Ciao! June/July 2016 Digital Issue | Page 27

ciao!cooks Mohamed Ali Ben Ahmed Shawarma Khan RECIPE INSPIRATION Executive chef Mohamed Ali of Shawarma Khan incorporates spices like cumin and turmeric from his native Tunisia in his cooking. In this tabbouleh recipe, bulgur wheat is soaked in water, but for a more traditional taste, substitute lemon juice and serve with mint. At home, Mohamed enjoys a heartier version of this beet and apple salad by adding goat cheese and pine nuts. ciao! / june/july / two thousand sixteen 25