While plenty of people have at least a working knowledge of takeout-style Indian food, Pakistani food has nowhere near the international profile, which is a shame. Heartier and meatier, with more obvious influence from the Arab world, Pakistani food is just waiting to be discovered, and Ibrahim provides a starting point. Mutton and fish dishes generate some of the most buzz online, but our heart belongs to chicken karahi – named for the wok-like dish it’s cooked in, it hails from the Afghan border regions, and goes heavy on the ginger. We also love the haleem (shredded meat blended with bulgur into a rich, creamy porridge), which is almost like a South Asian take on congee, warm and comforting.
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