Eid Moubarak

Today, somerville kitchen celebrated 'Eid ul-Adha', a celebration in Islam marking the end of the Hajj which commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God.

The fire was lit, chestnuts were roasted and a feast was served, starting with Lady K's world-famous lentil and vermicelli soup.

Dinner was also a Lady K's inspiration. 

Instead of somerville kitchen's typical feast-celebrating Chicken and Rice Cake, let's make it a Lamb and Rice Cake.




So lamb shanks simmered off their bones, rice made with the broth; a delicious invention was served.

But as we feasted, portions were controlled to keep space for dessert.

An Eid celebration is not authentic without Ashta, Lebanese-style cream that is the basis of all Eid desserts.

Tonight we kept it simple - freshly made Ashta covered with pistachios and drizzled with Quater.