{"product_id":"salamati-hameds-persian-kitchen-recipes-and-stories-from-iran-to-the-other-side-of-the-world-9781623718022","title":"Salamati: Hamed's Persian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from Iran to the Other Side of the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming story of resilience, homesickness, and good Persian cooking in 70 accessible recipes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHamed Allahyari cooks to connect--for that joyful moment you can say \"\u003ci\u003esalamati\u003c\/i\u003e\" (Farsi for \"health\" and \"cheers\") around the table. The food of his native Tehran is a resonant and delicious gift, and a way of staying bonded to a country he hasn't returned to for a decade. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Hamed's food is anchored in tradition but accessible to all. The recipes are simple, celebratory, appealing, flexible, and full of flavor. As well as working as a chef and caterer, Hamed has road-tested his dishes at hundreds of cooking classes: he melds Persian culinary culture and an understanding of Western palates to create recipes that are truly his--and now ours to share. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beyond the recipes, \u003ci\u003eSalamati\u003c\/i\u003e is a gateway to Persia. \"It's sharing my culture,\" says Hamed. \"It's my dream that everyone tries Persian food. And with my food, they come into my family. They are sitting with me, with my grandparents, parents, and cousins, talking, sharing, and enjoying the feeling of being together.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamed Allahyari\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Iran where he was a chef and restaurateur; then a crisis of faith imperiled his life in a country where atheism is illegal. He arrived in Australia in 2012 as a refugee. After an initial detention on Christmas Island, Hamed was released into the community where he slowly built a new life, with his Melbourne restaurant SalamTea at its center. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDani Valent is an Australian journalist and food author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Interlink Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646177644818,"sku":"9781623718022","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_942a4df7-b76f-4421-b295-1f046fe71407.jpg?v=1733171578","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/salamati-hameds-persian-kitchen-recipes-and-stories-from-iran-to-the-other-side-of-the-world-9781623718022","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}