Sayadiyah with Reem Assil

Loading Dock Talks with Chef Preeti Mistry

In this episode, Reem tells Preeti about Sayadiyah, a rice and fish dish packed with flavorful caramelized onions and spices. Through the story of how Reem developed her take on Sayadiyah for her books, Arabiyya, they discuss the connection between food and the Israeli occupation of Palestine, highlighting the impact of severing people from their land and culture; their personal experiences with cooking and the influence of their family, challenging the traditional concept of a chef and power dynamics in the culinary industry; and creating a safe space for vulnerability in her businesses and challenging traditional hierarchies.

For more from Reem:

• Hospitality for Humanity
• Her book, Arabiyya
• Reem's California

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