Entarsag Badgerazart Khohanotsi Kirke (1931)
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Entarsag Badgerazart Khohanotsi Kirke (1931)Secondary Title
Ընդարձակ Պատկերազարդ Խոհանոցի ԳիրքըDescription
This comprehensive cookbook offers 500 recipes for Turkish dishes, 100 European recipes, and instructions for preparing spirits, syrups, and charcuterie, including soudjouk, pasterma, salami, and hams. The book is a collaboration of renowned Constantinople chefs, pastry and confectionery experts, distillery owners, charcuterie artisans, and fishmongers specializing in canned fish. While their names are too numerous to list, their expertise shines throughout the pages. In the introduction, the authors note that no book had previously been published to guide readers in preparing such a diverse array of high-quality dishes. This cookbook aims to fill that gap, catering to both households and restaurants. It also serves enthusiasts who enjoy crafting their own alcoholic beverages, syrups, and charcuterie. The authors have taken care to include detailed instructions, occasional illustrations, and accessible language to make the recipes easy to follow. Each section is written by a specialist, ensuring readers can successfully recreate the dishes, pastries, or drinks in their own kitchens. A special chapter is dedicated to wedding banquets, festive gatherings, and tea receptions, detailing the proper sequence for serving dishes and beverages. The book leaves no culinary territory unexplored, covering everything from böreks and soups to grilled meats, fish, vegetable dolmas, dairy products, sweets, and pastries. The recipes are presented in straightforward language, written in Armenian heavily influenced by Turkish, reflecting the culinary vocabulary of the time. This 800-page volume not only serves as a practical guide but also offers a glimpse into the cosmopolitan spirit of the 1930s—a Turkey striving for modernity within its newly established republic. By including 100 European recipes alongside its Turkish ones, the book encapsulates the country’s desire to embrace both its traditions and a European identity.Category
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