Chef Spotlight
Welcome to our Chef Spotlight page! Here we will spotlight each of our chefs in our cooking class lineup! First we are featuring Waseem Ahmed, chef and co-owner of Kebabish Bites
Meet Waseem Ahmed Chef and Co-Owner of Kebabish Bites!
I met Waseem in person a couple of weeks ago and I feel like I’ve known him for years. He is one of the nicest men I’ve ever met, and he can Cook!
Waseem has been impressing local chefs and food critics like Kurt Fleischfresser, Dave Cathey, Robert Black, and Chef Jason Jones with his fantastic food and beautiful inviting restaurant.
Chef Fleischfresser said, “A lot of people use the palate of Waseem’s family recipes, but the way they layer the flavors and the effort they put into everything is clearly reflected in its quality.”
James Beard award winner Chef Robert Black was impressed with how Waseem can capture the essence of his culture and said, “This kid is going to make it, he has the skills, the knowledge of his culture and the passion on the plate.”
Chef Waseem has been working hard getting to know our community by presenting cooking demonstrations at the Public Library, Hope Community Center, Chats With Cops, and of course teaching classes at The International Pantry!
The majority of the foods you will find Waseem creating comes from his family heritage. Waseem has taken them to the next level getting inspiration from the places he’s worked and the chefs he has worked with to create the best food.
Waseem is one of our newest Chefs in our cooking class schedule and will bring the warm spices and delicious foods of Pakistani and Indian food into the International Pantry for everyone to enjoy….along with his warm and inviting personality!
Check out Waseem’s classes here and at intlpantry.com Call (405)360-0765 to sign up!!
Monday February 10th - Waseem Ahmed - Indian Favorites!
Chana Chaat - A staple of Pakistani cuisine. This snack dish comprised of cooked chick peas, fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs and spices is perfectly balanced. Tangy, crunchy, and so satisfying.
Chicken Minced Handi - Traditional Pakistani dish made with finely minced chicken cooked with tomato , flavored with aromatic spices, ginger, garlic, and green chilies. It’s typically served in a clay pot (handi) and enjoyed with naan or rice. - Served With Naan Bread or Rice
Suji ka Halwa - A classic everyday delicious North Indian sweet made with fine semolina or cream of wheat (farina), sugar, ghee, nuts and flavored with cardamom powder
Monday February 17 - Waseem Ahmed - Kebabish Bites
*Indian Spicy Dinner THIS CLASS RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY MAY 5TH
Chana Chaat -A staple of Pakistani cuisine. This snack dish comprised of cooked chick peas, fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs and spices is perfectly balanced. Tangy, crunchy, and so satisfying.
Fish Curry - A Pakistani dish made with tilapia cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato-based gravy, infused with garlic, ginger, and traditional spices. - Served with rice or naan.
Suji ka Halwa - A classic everyday delicious North Indian sweet made with fine semolina or cream of wheat (farina), sugar, ghee, nuts and flavored with cardamom powder.
Tuesday March 4th - Waseem Ahmed - Kebabish Bites
*Vegetarian Indian Style
Chana Chaat - A staple of Pakistani cuisine. This snack dish comprised of cooked chick peas, fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs and spices is perfectly balanced. Tangy, crunchy, and so satisfying.
Moong Dal - A simple and nutritious Pakistani dish made from yellow lentils simmered with spices, garlic, ginger, and onions. Served with rice or Naan
Special Dessert
Monday March 10th - Waseem Ahmed - Kebabish Bites
*Indian Comfort Food
Chick Peas Salad or Yogurt Based Salad
Matka Gosht - A traditional Pakistani dish, famously described by culinary experts, where tender meat is slow-cooked with aromatic spices in a clay pot (matka), enhancing its earthy flavors. Served with naan or rice.
Special Dessert
Thursday March 13th - Waseem Ahmed - Kebabish Bites
*A Night In India
Chick Peas Salad or Yogurt Based Salad
Green karahi - A flavorful Pakistani dish made with chicken cooked in a spicy green chili, coriander, and yogurt-based gravy. Served with naan
Suji Ka Halwa - A classic everyday delicious North Indian sweet made with fine semolina or cream of wheat (farina), sugar, ghee, nuts and flavored with cardamom powder.