Sayadiyah with Reem Assil

In this episode, Reem tells Preeti about Sayadiyah, a rice and
fish dish packed with flavorful caramelized onions and spices.
Through the story of how Reem developed her take on Sayadiyah for
her books, Arabiyya, they discuss the connection between food and
the Israeli occupation of Palestine, highlighting the impact of
severing people from their land and culture; their personal
experiences with cooking and the influence of their family,
challenging the traditional concept of a chef and power dynamics
in the culinary industry;  and creating a safe space for
vulnerability in her businesses and challenging traditional
hierarchies. 


For more from Reem:


Hospitality for Humanity

Her book, Arabiyya

Reem's California



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