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An Anonymous Andalusian Cookbook of the 13th Century Translated by Charles Perry

 

Simple Isfîriyâ

Break however many eggs you like into a big plate and add some sourdough, dissolved with a commensurate number of eggs, and also pepper, coriander, saffron, cumin, and cinnamon. Beat it all together, then put it in a frying pan with oil over a moderate fire and make thin cakes out of it, as before.

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