Saraban
Greg and Lucy Malouf's classic cookbook Saraban is now available as a new edition.
Following the success of their award-winning books Saha and Turquoise, Greg and Lucy Malouf explore one of the world's earliest and greatest empires. Saraban is an unforgettable journey through the culinary landscapes of ancient Persia and modern-day Iran.
Persian cooking is one of the oldest and most sophisticated cuisines in the world and its influence has spread across India and the Middle East to North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula and even through Medieval Europe. It's a cuisine that is subtle, elegant and alluring, which rejoices in rice, uses fresh herbs in abundance and combines meat, fish, fruit and vegetables with exotic spices, such as saffron, cardamom and dried limes.
In Saraban, Greg and Lucy discover a land where the rich diversity of climate, countryside, architecture and poetry provide a fitting background for an equal variety and richness of cuisine. Join them as they visit bustling bazaars and tiny soup kitchens, pick saffron before dawn and fish, in time-honoured tradition, from wooden dhows in the Persian Gulf. Then discover the joy of Persian cooking for yourself with the mouth-watering recipes that Greg has created for the home kitchen, as he mixes centuries of tradition with modern techniques and flavours for both the home cook and experienced chef.
Before his passing in September 2024, Greg Malouf was a defining influence on the international food scene with his inventive modern take on Middle Eastern food. Along with writing partner Lucy Malouf, he produced eight beautiful and highly acclaimed books on different cuisines, including the 2019 James Beard–award-winning SUQAR.
Lucy Malouf is a food and travel writer and editor. She consults to publishing houses globally and her books with Greg Malouf have been translated into multiple languages. She also contributes features and reviews to major newspapers, magazines and websites. Lucy lives in Kent, England, where she relishes country life.