Migrateful: Kurdish Cookery Class
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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.
Ali from Kurdistan, Iraq will be teaching this cookery class.
Menu, subject to change:
- Bamya (Okra Soup) | Vegan; Mustard
- Kibbeh (Rice stuffed with Lamb) | Meat (Lamb)
- Lahana Maza (CousCous Salad) | Vegan; Gluten (Wheat), Milk
- Jajik (Yoghurt Sauce) | Vegetarian; Milk
- Brinj (Spiced Rice) | Vegan; Tree Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds), Gluten (Wheat)
- Patatay Swrawkraw (Fried Mashed Potato) | Vegan; Mustard
A message from our Chef Ali:
“Hi, my name is Ali and I come from Kurdistan, Iraq. I grew up in a beautiful city called Sulaymaniyah. I was studying Geography at university, but in 2017 I needed to leave because it was dangerous for me to stay. When I came to Bristol in 2020 I felt relief because the people were so friendly and supportive.
I learnt to cook from my grandmother and stepmother when I was 15. They said you must look after yourself when you are at University. I discovered I loved cooking. The first things I cooked were rice and aubergine stew to go with lamb.
When I lived in Manchester with 4 friends, I did all the cooking. In Bristol I worked in a Kurdish restaurant in Old Market.
I love sharing my recipes from my country with people from different countries. Kurdish cuisine uses a lot of fresh ingredients, herbs and spices. It is very tasty but not too spicy. So I am excited to have joined Migrateful and can’t wait to share my story and culture.”
