Selin Kiazim

Author & Chef Director at Oklava

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Big shout out to everyone doing their bit during these very difficult times. The bravery of those in the NHS and key workers is truly incredible. Those of us doing our bit by staying home (those of you like my sister who need a little extra help cooking) - I’m here for your cooking inspiration, tips, recipes and questions (plus you will be helping me with my boredom). So in the coming weeks I’ll be doing some cooking live, cook-along or watch-me-cooking videos (interpret it how you will) starting Wednesday 8th April(which just happens to be my birthday), and so to celebrate in the only way that I know how (with food and drink), I’m going to cook this fabulous duck along with some other goodies (haven’t worked it out yet) that I received from @natoora today. So please tune in on Wednesday (times tbc) and have a watch if you feel like it, if you don’t and the chefs videos are annoying you, please don’t tune in! It’s really more of an invite to my birthday dinner for you all 😊🎉 (and yes I’ll be wearing my jazzy slippers).
Rishi to the rescue! Quite possibly the longest 5 days in hospitality. The emotions have been off the scale, but so happy to be able to support our staff with the government stepping in. Team @oklava_ldn - we are nothing without you 🧡 We have a long way to go, there will be more tears, more anxiety but now there is a glimmer of hope. I need a week or 2 to gather my thoughts but I want us to do some cooking, some Corona anxiety chats and general chit chats because we all need each other to get through this - but we need to do it from a distance, stay safe, stay home, save lives, be cool 😎
There are no words to express the heartbreak and pain our beloved hospitality industry is going through right now, my heart bleeds for everyone. The doors to @oklava_ldn at both sites are now closed for the foreseeable future. These are the most uncertain times any of us have faced but the most important thing is public health, so to close our doors is the most responsible thing to do right now. There is simply not enough help from the government - so we have had to let all of our staff go, we simply dont have the money there to support them whilst we are closed. We want to survive, we want to re-open, we want to give them all their jobs back but we will need a lot of help from the government to do this. I want to thank our incredible staff, you are the dream and whatever we can do for you, we will, and hopefully we will be reunited again soon, until then be safe. If and when there is a way for us to return believe me we will and there is no one I would rather have by my side than @laura_christie_ to do that. We turned a corner in 2020 things were looking bright, we were on the right path finally, now its dark but I know there light again 💔
Selin what’s your favourite dish @oklava_ldn Shoreditch they ask me... Everytime I can’t look beyond the Lahmacun. Crispy, meaty, zingy... its got it going on in all the right places, in all the right ways! Proper 😋 (actually it’s probably my favourite dish ever, in the history of dishes) 📸 @andrewhayeswatkins
Feeling proud as punch with Team @oklava_ldn 🙌👏💥🌟 What a start to 2020!
Winter Tomatoes, Pickled Turkish Peppers + Parsley Dressed with olive oil and maldon salt I could eat these tomatoes all day long! Make sure you have some bread on the table to mop up the juices 🥰 @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine
Yalancı Dolmasi - Tomato-Rice Stuffed Cabbage + Wild Garlic Mum’s recipe, we just recreate it here @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine
If you’re going to brunch, do it right, do it @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine 🤗 Reservations + Walk ins welcome!
If you know, you know. Get it grilled at Shoreditch, get it fried at the Bakery, but whatever you do, please get a piece each, you can thank me later. Hellim, Lemon, London Honey + Oregano @oklava_ldn I ❤️ you
Smoked Jerusalem Artichoke Skewer, Garlic Cream, Kohlrabi & Golden Raisins created by one of my talented chefs @g_tai_ on the menu now @oklava_ldn Shoreditch Oh and it’s #vegan 🤗
I just realised I have never posted a picture of this, which is bizarre, as its one of my proudest creations. Born out of things I just had left in the fridge, inspired by a trip to a market in Istanbul, way back when cauliflowers were unpopular. Chilli Roast Cauliflower, Red Onion, Parsley & Pistachios @oklava_ldn Shoreditch 📸 @andrewhayeswatkins Vegan 👊
Love at first bite.... this one will be around for a while @oklava_ldn Shoreditch. Going live tonight! Tomato-Chilli Butter & Cheese Pide, Pickled Peppers, Egg Yolk. Swipe for sizzle action 🥰
Things I love... Crunchy things... Salad... Cheese... Peksimet-Croutons, Salad Dressing + Aged Ricotta Because we all know the best part of a salad is the croutons with all that dressing soaked in! @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine
Kıkırdaklı Ekmek... AKA.. Lamb Crackling Bun + Garlic Butter On our lunch + dinner menu @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine and the most delicious thing I have eaten this year 🤷🏻‍♀️
Pistachio Crusted French Toast, Banana Jam + Tahini Cream Available for breakfast + brunch. Happy weekend everyone! @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine
Our Baharat Spiced Sourdough.... it’s a real beauty all on its own but pair with that Medjool Date Butter and 🤯 Available at both @oklava_ldn sites
Çılbır or Turkish Eggs a la Providores @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine A nod to my heritage and a nod to my mentor @chefpetergordon 🥰 A pool of garlic yoghurt topped with 2 soft poached eggs, laden with chilli butter. Mop it all up with our house bread, is there a better breakfast?
Tahini + Caramelised Sugar Spiral OR Tahinli Çörek (our version) Crispy and soft in all the right places @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine Big love to my star bakers @miltiyadov & @cake.cloud absolutely smashing this baking business! 🧡
Meet one of my favourites from our lunch + dinner menu @oklava_ldn Bakery + Wine. Kumru - Sujuk, Grilled Cheese + Condiments. Obviously I think it’s delicious so you should probably come and try for yourself (but seriously, proper drool)
Lest we forget the glorious @oklava_ldn Shoreditch. This is incredible Cull Yaw (Mutton) from @thecornwallproject - simply grilled over coals and dressed with a little wild oregano, olive oil & lemon. Meat.Fat.Meat.Fat.Meat.Fat 😝

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