Racha's Syrian kitchen

24/05/2025

SYRIAN COOKING CLASS

1st of June

Limited seats are available

🎉 Join Racha’s Cooking Class! 🎉

Make Shish Barak – As Seen on SBS’s The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Step into the heart of Syrian cuisine with Racha’s Syrian Kitchen and learn how to make Shish Barak — delicate Middle Eastern dumplings in a warm, creamy yogurt sauce — the same dish featured on The Cook Up with Adam Liaw on SBS On Demand.

📍Held in the intimate and cozy space of Clove Kitchen.

What you’ll experience:
From flour to feast, you’ll be guided through each step of this traditional dish:

🥟 Dough making – Learn how to prepare and knead a smooth, elastic dough perfect for shaping dumplings.
🥩 Filling preparation – Cook a flavorful, spiced meat filling using traditional Syrian spices.
👐 Dumpling shaping – Master the art of folding Shish Barak into their signature crescent shapes — small, delicate, and full of love.
🍶 Yogurt sauce – Learn how to gently cook yogurt (without curdling!) and infuse it with garlic, coriander, and mint for a deeply comforting finish.
🔥 Simmering to perfection – Combine it all as the dumplings gently cook in the yogurt sauce, creating a rich, tangy, and heartwarming dish.

🥗 Plus:

A welcome drink on arrival.
A refreshing Syrian salad to complement your meal

A shared table to enjoy the meal you’ve made together

A recipe to take home.

👩‍🍳 This is more than a cooking class — it’s a cultural experience filled with storytelling, tradition, and the warmth of Syrian hospitality.

🌿 Spaces are limited — book now to join this special culinary journey!

12/05/2025

SYRIAN COOKING CLASS
1st of June

🎉 Join Racha’s Cooking Class! 🎉

Make Shish Barak – As Seen on SBS’s The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Step into the heart of Syrian cuisine with Racha’s Syrian Kitchen and learn how to make Shish Barak — delicate Middle Eastern dumplings in a warm, creamy yogurt sauce — the same dish featured on The Cook Up with Adam Liaw on SBS On Demand.

📍Held in the intimate and cozy space of Clove Kitchen.

What you’ll experience:
From flour to feast, you’ll be guided through each step of this traditional dish:

🥟 Dough making – Learn how to prepare and knead a smooth, elastic dough perfect for shaping dumplings.
🥩 Filling preparation – Cook a flavorful, spiced meat filling using traditional Syrian spices.
👐 Dumpling shaping – Master the art of folding Shish Barak into their signature crescent shapes — small, delicate, and full of love.
🍶 Yogurt sauce – Learn how to gently cook yogurt (without curdling!) and infuse it with garlic, coriander, and mint for a deeply comforting finish.
🔥 Simmering to perfection – Combine it all as the dumplings gently cook in the yogurt sauce, creating a rich, tangy, and heartwarming dish.

🥗 Plus:

A welcome drink on arrival.
A refreshing Syrian salad to complement your meal

A shared table to enjoy the meal you’ve made together

A recipe to take home.

👩‍🍳 This is more than a cooking class — it’s a cultural experience filled with storytelling, tradition, and the warmth of Syrian hospitality.

🌿 Spaces are limited — book now to join this special culinary journey!

Photos by .avenue

12/05/2025

Upcoming event / 1st June

Syrian cooking class

🎉 Join Racha’s Cooking Class! 🎉

Make Shish Barak – As Seen on SBS’s The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Step into the heart of Syrian cuisine with Racha’s Syrian Kitchen and learn how to make Shish Barak — delicate Middle Eastern dumplings in a warm, creamy yogurt sauce — the same dish featured on The Cook Up with Adam Liaw on SBS On Demand.

📍Held in the intimate and cozy space of Clove Kitchen.

What you’ll experience:
From flour to feast, you’ll be guided through each step of this traditional dish:

🥟 Dough making – Learn how to prepare and knead a smooth, elastic dough perfect for shaping dumplings.
🥩 Filling preparation – Cook a flavorful, spiced meat filling using traditional Syrian spices.
👐 Dumpling shaping – Master the art of folding Shish Barak into their signature crescent shapes — small, delicate, and full of love.
🍶 Yogurt sauce – Learn how to gently cook yogurt (without curdling!) and infuse it with garlic, coriander, and mint for a deeply comforting finish.
🔥 Simmering to perfection – Combine it all as the dumplings gently cook in the yogurt sauce, creating a rich, tangy, and heartwarming dish.

🥗 Plus:

A welcome drink on arrival.
A refreshing Syrian salad to complement your meal

A shared table to enjoy the meal you’ve made together

A recipe to take home.

👩‍🍳 This is more than a cooking class — it’s a cultural experience filled with storytelling, tradition, and the warmth of Syrian hospitality.

🌿 Spaces are limited — book now to join this special culinary journey!

Photo accreditation: .avenue

27/04/2025

Conversation from the heart 💗

Thank you Levant Vibes Podcast Ola Diab for this opportunity 💗 I hope that our audience enjoys this podcast as we did 💗

I hope you all enjoy

Tune in here ⬇️:

🎧 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/oladiab/episodes/Where-You-Come-From--On-a-Plate-Rachas-Story-of-Immigration--Food--Syrian-Flavours-e31v0c7
🎧 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-h2quz-188d40a
📺Youtube: https://youtu.be/ae6z9-Xht0c?si=6xheE9RaUtYz_q7I
🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-you-come-from-on-a-plate-rachas-story/id1790797295?i=1000704760382

🌿 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️

Something we all agree on? Middle Eastern food is amazing. But for Racha, a Syrian immigrant in Australia, food means even more—it's about memories, identity, courage, and starting over.

In this heartfelt episode of Levant Vibes, Racha shares her inspiring journey from Syria to Australia, creating delicious Syrian dishes and building community along the way. It's a story about immigration, flavours, resilience, and the powerful connection between food and home.

Tune in here ⬇️:

🎧 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/oladiab/episodes/Where-You-Come-From--On-a-Plate-Rachas-Story-of-Immigration--Food--Syrian-Flavours-e31v0c7
🎧 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-h2quz-188d40a
📺Youtube: https://youtu.be/ae6z9-Xht0c?si=6xheE9RaUtYz_q7I
🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-you-come-from-on-a-plate-rachas-story/id1790797295?i=1000704760382

Join us for an episode that celebrates food, heritage, and starting fresh, one plate at a time. ❤️

03/04/2025

✨ We are beyond excited to be featured in ’s article on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr! ✨
It was truly an honor to be part of a story that celebrates the rich traditions of Eid and the beautiful diversity of Australia-based chefs. Reflecting on my childhood memories of making wara’a eneb (vine leaves filled with rice and fatty lamb) with my family in Syria fills my heart with joy.
Now, I’m proud to continue sharing these cherished traditions and flavors with the amazing community here in Sydney through Racha’s Syrian Kitchen. Being able to share my culture and food with others here means the world to me. 🙏🏼
A huge thank you to the Guardian for this beautiful feature! It’s a reminder of the importance of food, family, and culture in bringing us all together. 🌍💛

21/03/2025

Thank you NGO House to Grow so much for the warm welcome! I’m truly honored for Racha’s Syrian Kitchen to be part of the Hidden Stories: Faces of our Community multicultural event.

Food has always been a powerful way to connect, share stories, and celebrate cultural heritage. Through my Syrian dishes, I hope to bring a taste of tradition, warmth, and the spirit of hospitality that defines our community.

I’m excited to support this incredible initiative that highlights the diverse stories that make our community so special. Looking forward to sharing this experience with everyone—see you at the event!

Racha
Racha’s Syrian Kitchen

BE PART OF IT

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Racha's Syrian Kitchen as a sponsor for the "Hidden Stories: Faces of our Community" Multicultural event!

Racha's Syrian kitchen captivates us with their mouth-watering Syrian cuisine, transporting us to the vibrant heart of Syria with every delicious bite. Their dishes embody the rich culinary traditions and warm hospitality that define Syrian culture.

By supporting this event, Racha's Syrian Kitchen embodies the values of inclusion and diversity that are at the very core of this multicultural initiative.

Their generous contribution not only enables us to celebrate the untold stories of our community but also strengthens the bonds of unity and respect that define our mission.

Thank you, Racha, for joining us on this meaningful journey towards creating a more inclusive and diverse community!
Join us at the event and indulge in Racha's authentic Syrian delights while we come together to celebrate the diverse faces and stories that enrich our multicultural community!

Limited spot available. Registrations here:
https://housetogrow.org/programs/multicultural-photography-exhibition/

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10/03/2025

Happy WID

20/02/2025

Big thank you to Toks ( Little Lagos ) for welcoming us in his space.
A huge thank you to Welcome Merchant team for their support ❤️

_Galentine

09/01/2025

Join us from 11am-1pm this Friday! 👩‍🍳

This week Racha will be cooking up a storm at Paddy's Markets Flemington.

Try Racha's baba ghanoug and beetroot dip when you visit the Markets this week and collect a recipe card to make the dishes yourself

🗓️ This is a FREE cooking demo. Paddy’s Flemington vehicle entry fee is $2, pedestrian entry is FREE.

07/11/2024

Teachers Thank you lunch

Catering for the 2nd time
Newington primary school

🔴November is already fully booked.
We still have availability in December

04/10/2024

24/08/2024

It's been another action-packed fortnight in the social enterprise sector full of exciting announcements, developments, activities, and collaborations...

From Social Traders Australia announcing the National Game Changer Awards winners and SECNA hosting a vibrant Social Enterprise Festival to Community Capital dishing out A$4.4 million in grants, the release of the WISE Interim evaluation report, the launch of a pioneering partnership by Givvable, People and Planet First, Queensland Social Enterprise Council, , and Local Buy Pty Ltd, and Impact Boom celebrating its 500th episode, there's been a whirlwind of exciting developments thanks to The Mill House Ventures Ltd., Philanthropy Australia, Canva, Centre for Social Impact, Sefa, Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, Minderoo Foundation, Paul Ramsay Foundation, City of Parramatta, CQUniversity Australia, Impact North, The Australian Centre for Social Innovation, Collab4Good, Catalyst 2030, WA Social Enterprise Council, White Box Enterprises, GoodNorth, Social Enterprise World Forum, Catalysr, Social Ventures Australia, The Funding Network Australia and more!

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Image credit: Racha's Syrian kitchen via SECNA

29/05/2024

This week for Paddy’s Markets live cooking demonstrations, we’ve brought Racha Abou Alchamat from Racha's Syrian kitchen back for some delicious Syrian food!

Racha will be showcasing her favourite recipes - a Syrian lentil soup, and Mediterranean burger bites.

This is a FREE event. No bookings required to attend.

Just come over to Paddy’s Markets Flemington on Friday 31st May, 11am to 1pm.