The exotic table : flavors, inspiration, and recipes from around the world - to your kitchen

Extraordinary global creations from the chef of Michelin-starred Junoon! Aliya LeeKong, one of New York City's top culinary innovators, has traveled the world to fulfill her passion to translate global flavors into accessible, delicious meals for you to cook at home. In this book, she transports you to faraway lands with more than 100 recipes inspired by both familiar and traditional Western recipes and the cultures she's visited during her culinary journeys. You will also learn the fascinating stories behind many of these globally inspired dishes and her simple techniques for mout.;Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Spices, Ingredients, and Equipment; Homemade Pomegranate Molasses; Egyptian Dukkah; Harissa; Story: My Personal Spice Trade; Merkén; Ras El Hanout; Sambal Oelek; Roasted Garlic; NOLA Creole Seasoning; Za'atar; West African Tsire; Spiced Honey; Chapter 2: Hors d'Oeuvres and Snacks; Harissa and Cheese-Stuffed Fried Olives; Peruvian Clams à la Parmesana; Exotic Cheese Crackers; Story: Turkey's Culinary Crossroads; Heirloom Tomato Galettes with Urfa Chilies, Mint, and Ricotta Salata; Sugar and Spice Pecans. Extraordinary global creations from the chef of Michelin-starred Junoon! Aliya LeeKong , one of New York City's top culinary innovators, has traveled the world to fulfill her passion to translate global flavors into accessible, delicious meals for you to cook at home. In this book, she transports you to faraway lands with more than 100 recipes inspired by both familiar and traditional Western recipes and the cultures she's visited during her culinary journeys. You will also learn the fascinating stories behind many of these globally inspired dishes and her simple techniques for mouthwatering recipes like: Harissa and cheese-stuffed fried olives Israeli couscous salad with lemon, fennel, and basil Kenyan coconut-coriander chicken Honey-braised lamb shanks with butternut squash and apples Mexican chocolate loaf cake Whether you're a culinary adventurer or a weeknight cook looking to spice up you repertoire, Exotic Table will take you on an unforgettable tour around the world--without leaving your kitchen Spices, Ingredients, and Equipment Hors D'Oeuvres and Snacks Soups and Salads Fish and Seafood Poultry Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Goat Vegetables and Side Dishes Breakfast, Savory Tarts, and Breads Desserts Drinks Exotic Pantry Appendix: Metric Conversion Chart. Presents a collection of more than one hundred recipes for international dishes, using spices and unique flavors from different countries to create options for soups, salads, meat and fish entrees, vegetables, and desserts