SUQAR: Desserts & Sweets from the Modern Middle East

SUQAR: Desserts & Sweets from the Modern Middle East by Malouf, Greg. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781743794135.

Winner of the 2019 James Beard Foundation Award in the Baking and Desserts category. SUQAR (which means sugar in Arabic) shares the secrets of more than 100 sweet treats inspired by Middle Eastern flavors – ranging from puddings and pastries, to ice creams, cookies, cakes, confectionary, fruity desserts and drinks. The traditional time to eat sweets in the Middle East is not after meals (when fruit is served) but at breakfast, with coffee in between meals or on religious holidays and special occasions. The repertoire of these dishes is vast and varied. In SUQAR, acclaimed chef Greg Malouf and writing partner Lucy Malouf share the best and most delectable sweet treats from the region (alongside some personal favorites and tried-and-tested creations from Gregs restaurant kitchens). The recipes merge the spices, flavors and scents of Gregs childhood with the influence of Gregs training in the West to create dishes in Gregs signature Modern Middle Eastern style. The books ten chapters cover: Fruit; Dairy; Frozen; Cakes; Cookies; Pastries; Doughnuts, Fritters & Pancakes; Halvas & Confectionery; Preserves; and Drinks. Accompanied by beautiful photography and illustrations, SUQAR is a journey through the sweets of the Middle East.