Jibrin: A Culinary Journey from Palestine to Cork

Discover the fusion of Palestinian and Irish flavors in our highly anticipated cookbook.

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About Jibrin

Jibrin is more than just a cookbook—it’s a celebration of food, culture, and heritage. Authored by Izzeddeen Alkarajeh and Eman Aburabi, this book takes you on a journey from Palestine to Cork, blending authentic Palestinian ingredients with the best of Irish flavours. Each recipe is a story, each dish a memory, capturing the essence of our culinary traditions and the warmth of our hospitality.

Meet the Authors

Izzeddeen Alkarajeh

Founder of Izz Cafe and passionate advocate for Palestinian cuisine.

Eman Aburabi

Chef and co-founder of Izz Cafe, bringing her culinary expertise to every page.

How can I get the book after it's launched?

1. If you prefer to get a signed copy you can always pick yours from Izz Cafe.
2. Order it from this online shop, we ship nation wide and international.
3. You can order it from the publisher's website (worldwide shipment) Blasta Books - Jibrin
4. If you are in the UK, you can order it from  Bookshop.org
5. In the US, the book is available at Book Larder in Seattle (with nationwide shipping): https://booklarder.com/search?type=product&q=jibrin
6. It will be available at local bookshops in Ireland, UK, Europe, North America.
7. It will be available in Australia later this year.
8. As Amazon is on the BDS list, we won't be referring people to Amazon link.

🌿 Ingredients in Jibrin – A Taste of Palestinian Home Cooking

The recipes in Jibrin celebrate the vibrant, seasonal ingredients that form the heart of Palestinian kitchens — from sun-drenched olive groves to family gardens and local markets. These are the staples, spices, and heirloom flavours passed down through generations.

Staples & Grains

• Chickpeas (dried found in supermarkets and grocery shops, and tinned in most ethnic shops)
• Fava beans (dried found in supermarkets and grocery shops, and tinned in most ethnic shops).
• Basmati rice, available in most ethnic shops.
• Egyptian medium-grain rice, available in most ethnic shops.
• Freekeh (roasted green wheat, can be ordered from Izz Cafe, or your local Arabic or ethnic shop)
• Maftoul (Palestinian couscous, can be ordered from Izz Cafe, or your local Arabic or ethnic shop)
• Semolina, available in most of grocery shops and supermarkets.
• Plain flour, available in most of grocery shops and supermarkets.
• Milk powder, available in most of grocery shops and supermarkets.
• Cornflour, available in most of grocery shops and supermarkets
• Baking powder & baking soda, available in most of grocery shops and supermarkets.
• Sugar (caster and granulated), available in most of grocery shops and supermarkets.
• Salt (non-iodized sea salt), available in most of grocery shops and supermarkets.
• Yeast (fast-action dried), available in most of grocery shops and supermarkets

Dairy & Alternatives

• Jameed, dried yogurt preserved in salt. Can be ordered from Izz Cafe.
• Full-fat plain yogurt (Bulgarian or Greek-style). We highly recommend the Bulgarian style yogurt that tastes a bit tart and is less thick than Greek. It's the style we use in the Levant. In Europe, it can be found in East European supermarkets like Moldova, Mercury, Polonez and others.
• Labneh (strained natural yogurt). We make our Labneh from Bulgarian style, if you live in Cork you can get it from Izz Cafe, else we recommend following the recipe in Jibrin and make it. You can still use the Turkish style labneh from your local ethnic store, but it won't taste like Palestinian because it's based on Greek Style yogurt.
• Mozzarella. what's better than local Irish cheese? If you aren't in Ireland, you can buy it from your local shop.
• Kaymak (clotted cream – or mascarpone substitute). Available in ethnic shops, like Middle Eastern, Turkish or Greek.
• Ghee. Available in most shops.
• Butter, we can't recommend any butter than Irish. We hope you can source it in your local country.

Fresh Vegetables & Herbs

• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers (including gherkins)
• Aubergines (regular and baby)
• Potatoes (floury and waxy)
• Onions (red, white, and spring)
• Garlic
• Green chillies
• Red pepper
• Swiss chard
• Khubbeizeh, is very scarce in EU, but we are trying to contract with farmers to grow it in Cork. Stay tuned for the production in future.
• Spinach
• Romaine lettuce
• Rocket (arugula)
• Radishes
• Lemon
• Lime
• Fresh parsley
• Fresh mint
• Fresh dill
• Za’atar (Oregano)
• Palestinian sage (dried)

Fruits & Preserves

• Pomegranate (fresh seeds and molasses)
• Dates (for maamoul, referenced)
• Lemons (for zest, juice, and preserved rind)
• Oranges (for blossom water)
• Rose petals (dried)

Nuts & Seeds

• Walnuts
• Pine nuts
• Almonds (whole, flaked, split, and chopped)
• Pistachios (whole and chopped)
• Sesame seeds (white and black)
• Tahini (sesame paste), can be ordered from Izz Cafe

Oils & Fats

• Olive oil (extra virgin), best Palestinian olive oil can be ordered from Izz Cafe (1 litre), (1/2 litre)
• Sunflower oil
• Vegetable oil
• Animal or vegetable ghee

Spices & Blends

• Sumac, can be ordered from Izz Cafe
• Za’atar (thyme, sumac, sesame blend), can be ordered from Izz Cafe
• Ground cumin
• Ground coriander
• Seven-spice mix (baharat), can be ordered from Izz Cafe
• Ground allspice
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground cardamom
• Ground turmeric
• Curry powder
• Paprika (mild and smoked)
• Chilli flakes (crushed red pepper)
• Black pepper
• Nigella seeds
• Bay leaves
• Cloves
• Cinnamon stick

Other Key Ingredients

• Vine leaves (fresh or jarred)
• Jameed (dried yogurt balls – optional for Shish Barak), can be ordered from Izz Cafe
• Tayto crisps (for Paddystinian balls – a cultural fusion touch)
• Barry’s Tea (a beloved Irish staple, used uniquely)
• Orange blossom water
• Rosewater
• Tomato purée
• Tahini, can be ordered from Izz Cafe
• White vinegar