Middle Eastern Vegan Cooking Class
Course Overview
In this culinary workshop, Ashraf, Executive Chef at COYA will be conducting a Middle Eastern Vegan demonstration cooking class
If you're on a vegan diet and haven't yet explored Middle Eastern cuisine, you're missing out!
The Middle Eastern Vegan Cooking Class is perfect for plant-based eaters and those curious to try something new.
The Middle Eastern diet is rich in vegetables, nuts, grains, and legumes. Many traditional dishes are naturally vegan or easily adaptable without animal products. Moreover, Middle Eastern cuisine utilizes a variety of herbs and spices, creating bold and complex flavors.
This cuisine features nutritious ingredients like lentils, chickpeas, beans, fresh vegetables, and herbs, making it an excellent choice for a healthy and balanced diet.
Featured dishes in the class include:
- Fasolia Bi Zeit
- Stuffed Onion
- Shorbat Adas
- Egyptian Koshari
- Baklava Cheesecake
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About the tutor
Ashraf Saleh
Hello, I’m Chef Ashraf Saleh. I grew up in a Middle Eastern family, enjoying food cooked by my mother and grandmother. From an early age, I learned how exciting and flavourful dishes from my heritage could be, using herbs and spices to create interesting flavours. I discovered how to observe, smell, and taste food along the way.
I want everyone to appreciate what I grew up understanding: that herbs and spices enhance the flavour, colour, and fragrance of food. Just a bit of spice or some fresh herbs added before serving can transform everyday ingredients into an appetising and aromatic meal.
After many years working around the world as a chef, I opened COYA restaurant in Sydney in 2016. COYA presents simple, modern Australian cuisine with a Middle Eastern twist, exploring unique, interesting flavours and spices in a relaxing and warm atmosphere. In 2019, I published my first cookbook, **COYA French Middle Eastern Cuisine**, and in 2022, my second book, **Ash’s Spice Journey**, was released.
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