In the recipes, seasonings and ingredients remain authentic. Garlic may be omitted or decreased in quantity and vegetable shortening or butter may be substituted for the Arab shortening or fat. The amount of salt used in the recipes can be adjusted and is left to the discretion of the cook. Ingredients in this book are all given thelr local names. In many recipes both the traditional and the revised pressure cooker methods are given so that the cook may make her own choice on how the dish will be prepared.
All measurements are standard.
Welcome to the food of the Arab world, and eat heartily.