RedHeadedGirl’s Historical Kitchen: Black Barida

This is a recipe that drifted across my Facebook feed a couple weeks ago, and it looks so delicious I had to make it. It’s from a 10th Century Arabic cookbook, Kitab al-Ṭabīḫ,  in Arabic: كتاب الطبيخ‎, or “The Book of Dishes.” Barida refers to a cold starter dish. The theory at the time was the stomach needed to be “warmed up” before starting a full meal. It’s like stretching but for your digestive system. … Continue reading RedHeadedGirl’s Historical Kitchen: Black Barida →