"Probably the best Greek restaurant in England, Mazi is pure alchemy and poetry."
-- Alain Ducasse, renowned triple Michelin-starred French chef
The Greek word mazi means "together" -- gathering, company, mass, combination, mixture. In the realm of food, mazi is a stimulating combination of flavorful dishes perfect for sharing.
Mazi features 115 inspired interpretations of traditional Greek food, including many dishes that happen to be gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan. The recipes are easy and quick to make and use readily available ingredients, with alternatives noted for the few specialty ingredients. The recipes include:
- Amuse Shots (Amuse bouches) - Watermelon and Mastiha (liqueur); Lime and Mint; and Winter Orange and Spice
- Bread and Condiments -- Koulouria (bread rings); Ladenia (tomato-topped bread); Tiropsomo (fried cheese bread)
- Jars (mezedes, appetizers) - Grilled Aubergine With Soy and Thyme Honey; Fish Roe Mousse Tarama (smoked cod roe)
- Salads and Raw - Oysters Mojito; Figs, Warm Talagani (cheese) and Baby Leaves With Rakomelo (pomace brandy); Stir-Fried Politiki Salad (politiki meaning from Constantinople)
- Hot Plates - Crispy Lamb Belly With Miso Aubergines and Chickpea and Tahini Purée; Grandmama's Meatballs With Handmade Crisps; Clam and Prawn Pilafi With Roasted Tomatoes, Lemon and Saffron
- Signature Dishes - Caramelized Iberico Pork Chop; Slow-cooked Lamb Shank With Vegetable Briam (ratatouille); Lobster Pasta With Metaxa (brandy) and Basil; Vegan Magiritsa (soup)
- Desserts - Angel Hair With Almond Custard and Caramelized Nuts; Kolokithopita (butternut filo pie); Walnut and Metaxa Cake; Easter Tsoureki; Warm Rice Pudding With Vanilla and Lemon
- Cocktails - Mastiha Mojito; Tzatziki Martini; Gingerouzo; Hot Méli (honey).
Mazi brings a trendy tapas vibe to 115 recipes exploding with flavor from the finest fresh ingredients. Authentic with a modern twist: Mazi is innovative Greek food at its best.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Firefly Books
Published: 09/15/2018
ISBN: 9780228100348
Pages: 288
Weight: 2.33lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.60w x 0.90d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/09/2018
Library Journal 10/15/2018 pg. 71
