Dubai - Lahore Kebab House – Bite Into London

In this week's episode of 'Bite into London' Amy wonders into the Lahore Kebab House for a true Pakistani treat with our food expert for Manilla, Anton from www.ourawesomeplanet.com. Subscribe to FoodieHub for more great Foodie videos: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFl6q... and visit http://www.FoodieHub.tv. Don't forget to LIKE and SHARE! Download the FoodieHub app for the Essential Eats wherever you are on the planet: http://www.foodiehub.tv/app For more fantastic foodie content, connect with FoodieHub across social media: http://www.facebook.com/foodiehubtv http://www.twitter.com/foodiehub http://www.instagram.com/foodiehubtv http://www.pinterest.com/foodiehub https://plus.google.com/+FoodieHub It is a truly amazing phenomenon; out of the sordid past of colonization follows cultural integration, as people from different walks of life come together to create a new hybrid of culture. This is exactly what occurs in some of the world’s greatest cities, from New York and Dubai, to Hong Kong and London. When people from all of England’s colonies decided to migrate toward the opportunity and prosperity of London, they soon conglomerated into neighbourhoods which eventually showcased their traditions and cultures with a bit of British influence. It is in such a setting that Lahore Kebab House began, and Amy Schuster is taking her time to visit this famous Pakistani establishment which lies many thousands of miles from Islamabad. A simple, clean and handsome diner experience welcomes the visitor to Lahore, where few gazes miss the bold red-and-black billboards at both their Steatham High Road and Umberston Street diners. Started by the Siddique family more than 40 years ago, the Lahore restaurants bring traditional Pakistani cuisine to the noses and taste buds of Londoners who can witness the recreation of Asian favourites through the open-plan kitchens. From healthy, filling meals like Daal Gosht (lentil curry), to quick, simple snacks like a Seekh Kebab, Lahore can satisfy every hunger. A traditional Seekh Kebab is Pakistan’s version of the famous dish. Various ground meats are packed onto a kebab stick with a host of herbs and spices, before being cooked in a traditional Tandoor oven. The Seekh kebab is then served with either a mint relish or chutney. If you are not familiar with the Tandoor oven, it is the traditional way of cooking Pakistani meals. A Tandoor oven is historically a cylindrical clay pot in which a fire is made at the bottom, and foods are then suspended within the pot where they are cooked and smoked simultaneously. The traditional Tandoor has been replaced by stainless steel versions as well as more modern ceramic versions since. In Pakistan, the tandoor is responsible for cooking, apart from kebabs, the famous naan breads that are the country’s staple. In this video, Amy’s favourite seems to be the Keema Naan. Keema, Kheema or Qeema is the Southern Asian word for lamb, and the leftover lamb from use in curries is chopped up and cushioned within a naan pocket. When grilled in the Tandoor, the juices from the cooked lamb make the naan tender, oily and juicy. Finished off with a sweet or mango lassi is the finest way to end a Pakistani meal fit for a foodie king or queen. Lassi is made from a thin yoghurt that is blended with water and spices. Syrup is sometimes added to the lassi to make it sweet, and at other times some fruit can be included (such as mango or even banana). If lassi doesn’t satisfy the sweet tooth, a little kulfi should go down well. Heavier and sweeter than ice cream, kulfi also sports flavours that include cardamom and saffron. The value of traditional Southern Asian culture has been somewhat priceless for a country like England that sports a myriad of different traditions. So if you want to experience Pakistani traditional cuisine first-hand in the city of London, visit the Lahore website here: http://www.lahore-kebabhouse.com/ If you would like to see more of what London has to offer, make sure you check out more Bite Into London videos on our FoodieHub channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFl6... Or check out our website here: http://www.foodiehub.tv/ Keep Eating ☺ More about 'Bite into London': Join US food-blogger Amy Shuster of Backyardbite.com fame on her quest to find London’s essential eats. In a seven-part series, Amy checks out some of the best restaurants and hidden gems in the English capital. From beautiful burgers to perfect pizzas, there’s something to tickle everyone’s taste buds. So, come along on our culinary journey and gain insight into some of the most delicious places to eat in London that you may not have known about, and just why they’re must-visits! See what’s good in your hood with Amy Shuster at http://www.backyardbite.com or follow her on Twitter @backyardbite