The Kitāb al-ṭabīh (“Book of Cooking”) is a 13th-century collection of recipes from the Iberian Peninsula. It is the oldest recipe collection from Spain, specifically the Andalusian region, and dates to the time of Islamic rule. The text is written in Arabic, but at least six recipes are marked as Jewish, and others may contain hints of Jewish influence—a noteworthy fact given that the text was written during a time of intercommunal and religious tensions. The book’s author is unknown, but they were clearly familiar with both Islamic and Jewish dietary laws and customs. This recipe for a Jewish dish is […]
