Chef Halise from Turkey will teach this Migrateful cookery class. Migrateful is an award-winning charity & social enterprise supporting asylum seekers, refugees & migrants in their journey to integration & independence. They do this by preparing them to lead cookery classes where they share their traditional cuisine, culture and stories with public and private groups. As well as supporting its chefs, the organisation’s mission is to correct harmful narratives about immigration.

Menu, subject to change:

Karniyarik (Fried Aubergine with Lamb Mince) | Meat (Lamb)
Imam Bayildi (Stuffed fried aubergine) | Vegan
Sarma (Stuffed Vine Leaves) | Vegan
Kisir (Bulgur Wheat Salad) | Vegan; Gluten (Wheat)
Haydari (Yoghurt and Cucumber Dip) | Vegetarian; Milk, Tree Nuts (Walnuts)
Pilav (Turkish-style rice with vermicelli) | Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk
Pişi (Fried Bread) | Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Eggs, Milk

A message from our Chef Halise:

“My name is Halise. I am from western Turkey, although at university I met people from other regions and learnt about various different cultures and recipes.

I grew up in a big city with my three big sisters who were already helping my mum in the kitchen. I was always asking ‘Please can I help?’ By the time I got to university I had learned how to cook just by watching!

In the summer I loved going to stay with my mum’s family, who lived in a village. They grew and cooked their own vegetables. There I had my Grandma all to myself and learned to make yoghurt and cheese, which I still make for my own family.

Big meals at home with family and friends were an important part of our lives. We had to be strong to manage the huge pots we used. Our food traditions are very varied with lots of different recipes for meat and vegetables.”

£49.46.