Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook - Hardcover
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Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook - Hardcover
$37.00
by Beejhy Barhany (Author), Elisa Ung (Author)
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025: The New York Times and The Boston Globe
A National Jewish Book Awards Finalist A joyous celebration of Ethiopian Jewish cuisine: more than one hundred accessible and healthy recipes, stories, and traditions from the intersection of the African and Jewish diasporas. In Gursha, which loosely translates to "the act of feeding one another," the acclaimed chef and restaurateur Beejhy Barhany shares the food of the Beta Israel, Ethiopian Jews. She explores the rich culinary history of her native Ethiopia while showcasing the resilience and generosity of her Beta Israel family. Born in Ethiopia, Barhany fled to Sudan with her family when she was just four, en route to Israel. Eventually, she made her way to Harlem, where she became the chef and owner of the celebrated Tsion Café. In Gursha, she tells her story through food, bringing together more than one hundred dishes from her restaurant, her family, and her travels. Her recipes span the traditional (doro wot; shakshuka; legamat, or Sudanese doughnuts) to her own unique creations that reflect her journey (Berbere Fried Fish; Injera Fish Tacos; Queen of Sheba Chocolate Cake).In addition, in these pages readers will meet the author's friends and family members and learn about ancient Ethiopian Jewish rituals, holidays, and important milestones. While smaller in number and not as widely known as many other groups of Jews, the Beta Israel boast one of the world's great culinary cultures. Gursha is the first major cookbook to share it with home cooks everywhere.Author Biography
BEEJHY BARHANY fled Ethiopia at the age of four, first making her way to Israel with her Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jewish) family, and then to the United States. After finding that the modern- day fabric of American Judaism did not reflect the stories and experiences of Ethiopian Jewish people, she founded the Beta Israel of North America Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating and including Jewish Ethiopian voices and showcasing the cultural history of her people. In Harlem in 2014, she opened Tsion Café, which brings together flavors from Ethiopia, Israel, and New York. It has been recognized by major publications and outlets, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and the Today show. Barhany and her family live in Harlem.
ELISA UNG is an award-winning writer and book collaborator. Her collaborations include the memoir Mango and Peppercorns, which won the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Award for Literary or Historical Food Writing. She is a former reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer and the former food critic for The (Bergen) Record and northjersey.com.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 1 x 10.1 x 7.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 01, 2025
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