Cooking from the Padma: Traditional River Recipes of Bangladesh

Cooking from the Padma: Traditional River Recipes of Bangladesh

Author: Mahfuz Alam

Narrator: Clara McDonald

Journey to the heart of Bangladesh with Cooking from the Padma, a lush, immersive audiobook that brings the soulful flavors of river life to your kitchen. In this vibrant collection, author Mahfuz Alam offers an intimate portrait of cooking traditions shaped by the mighty Padma River—where fish is sacred, spices are bold, and every meal tells a story.

From smoky hilsa curries and mustard-laced rui to slow-simmered lentils and seasonal vegetables fresh from riverbank gardens, this audiobook honors generations of riverside cooks who’ve turned humble ingredients into deeply nourishing feasts. Each recipe is woven with personal memories, cultural insights, and the rhythm of a life lived close to water.

Narrated with warmth and grace by Clara McDonald, Cooking from the Padma is more than a cookbook—it’s an evocative listening experience that invites you to smell the turmeric, feel the steam rise from a clay pot, and connect with the heritage of a land shaped by its rivers.

Perfect for food lovers, heritage cooks, and anyone seeking a deeper connection to Bangladeshi cuisine, this audiobook brings the Padma’s bounty to life—one story, one recipe, one bite at a time.

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Release date

Lydbog: 25. juli 2025