MAMBOW

For our next cookout series, we are very excited to announce Fadi Kattan, head chef and co-founder of Akub, will be joining us in the kitchen. Fadi’s earliest culinary inspirations come from his grandmother’s kitchen. A pioneering figure in her own right, she founded Arab Women’s Union in Bethlehem, instilling in him a deep appreciation for culture, community and hospitality. Today, Fadi is at the forefront of the revival of Palestinian cuisine. Through close partnerships with artisans, farmers, and producers, he works tirelessly to showcase the richness of Palestine’s culinary heritage and ensure its continued evolution for future generations. Abby and Fadi will bring their cooking styles together, exploring where Palestinian ingredients and flavours meet Malaysian techniques and traditions, particularly around fire, chilli, acidity, fermentation, herbs and smoke. Allowing Palestinian produce and the stories behind it to run through the meal. The menu will be accompanied by a selection of Palestinian wines and beers from Nabeeth. Proceeds from the evening will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), raising vital funds for the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. MENU Za'tar breads Burnt aubergine, grated coconut & dried shrimp floss, tahini Green shatta, calamansi & preserved lemon Muhammara, tamarind, dried chilli & curry leaf temper Vine leaf Rice, burnt tomato, herbs, sumac & green sambal Sea Bream Cured sea bream, pursiane, mint, green chilli, calamansi & Palastinian olive oil Braised silek Budu, tahini, chilli, kaffir lime leaf & sumac Grilled hogget shoulder & offal skewer Burnt onion, fermented citrus in mustard seeds, yoghurt & za'atar Wok-fried freekeh Lamb fat, caramilised onion, toasted almond & jameed Knafeh mahshiyeh Pandan muhallabieh, gula melaka & pistachio