The Jackfruit Chronicles is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the stunning flavours and captivating history of Bengali food while giving a voice to those individuals who introduced this cuisine to the United Kingdom.
Beginning with the arrival of Shahnaz’s grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this memoir not only focuses on the author's family story but also the broader narrative of the Bangladeshi diaspora, their struggles and their quest for a better life in Britain.
Among the cultural divides and misunderstandings that affected the generations before her, Shahnaz beautifully weaves together her family's recipes and cherished memories, including dishes like sour tomato broth, jackfruit kofta curry, lentil fritters, fish with clementine peels, and much more.
Interspersed with stories and exciting recipes, The Jackfruit Chronicles is a heartfelt love letter to family, food and Bangladesh.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008683795
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 270 g
Dimensions: 222 x 141 x 23 mm
'An important and overdue story of a community served with a side helping of delicious and precious family memories. I devoured it.' Mallika Basu 'So much more than a cookbook, The Jackfruit Chronicles is balm for the soul: a heartwarming story told with love, compassion – and a host of gorgeous recipes.' Orlando Murrin ‘Shahnaz writes beautifully about food’ Dina Begum 'It's an intimate, touching and fascinating story of a family's resilience and adaptability. In these dark days, the themes of racism and intolerance – sadly – feel very relevant. Threaded through the family history – the sorrows, joys, upheavals – is food, the great connector to place and people. The sharing of such personal family recipes – crumpets and curry, crispy chilli tinned fish, marinated roast salmon – feels very special indeed. An evocative, thought-provoking and deeply appetising read.' Jenny Linford PRAISE FOR SHAHNAZ AHSAN’S PREVIOUS WORK ‘A wonderful, enriching read: epic, engaging, insightful and honest’ Observer New Review ‘A story of quiet striving and determination, of love and friendship’ Guardian ‘A personal migrant experience told with beauty and insight’ Stylist
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