Tag Archives: stew

Savory Uyghur flatbread at the base of a stew

Posted on March 27, 2018 by David Dettmann

Travelers to Uyghur cultural zones of Xinjiang will be familiar with the Uyghur staple flatbread (aka nan) and its many uses at the table. It is served alongside tea, dried fruits and nuts for breakfast and afternoon tea. At kawap … Continue reading →

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A foray into Ethiopian flavors

Posted on August 13, 2017 by David Dettmann

Please allow for a temporary distraction from the great Asia-focused food in Philadelphia. Don’t get me wrong, this is an exciting time for new Asian food items–it seems every day there is something new–but I’d like to share a recent … Continue reading →

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A childhood comfort food memory via Kashgar flatbread and a savory mutton stew

Posted on March 26, 2017 by David Dettmann

Have you ever had that unexpected situation when you taste something that transports you back to your childhood–even though you happen to be thousands of miles from where you grew up? The subject of today’s post is exactly that, and … Continue reading →

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