After a week of indulgence, I decided on a simple yet substantial Syrian Fattoush. A peasant salad consisting of romaine lettuce, red peppers, black olives, tomatoes, capers and hard boiled eggs with bits of toasted garlic bread, dressed with olive oil, white wine vinegar, tarragon and fresh parsley. It was quick and left room for the Ataiyef...
These are traditional Syrian pancakes eaten mostly on festive occasions, served with Shira which is a golden syrup prepared with sugar, lemon juice and orange blossom or rose water (I had to make do with a few drops of orange essence) simmered till it coats the back of a spoon and then chilled. The pancakes are filled with ricotta cheese, sealed by pinching sides together and deep-fried. Wicked and dripping with calories but irresistable, they are dredged in the syrup and sprinkled with chopped pistachio nuts.Tibet is coming up......
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