Meet Leyli

What's one ingredient you couldn't live without?

One ingredient I couldn’t live without is rice, because I come from a part Persian/Brazilian family and most of the time rice is a big part of the meal.

What's your favorite restaurant?

My favorite restaurant is Yashi

Describe what you would choose to eat if it were your last meal ever. 

For my last meal ever, I would choose to eat a Persian dish, called ghorme sabzi. This is as meal that my family cooks a lot of; especially when my grandmother comes to visit. For dessert, I would have Brigadeiro’s. They are Brazilian chocolate treats.

What did you have for dinner last night? 

Chickpea curry

Who taught you how to cook?

I learned how to cook through watching my mom around the house, and cooking shows on TV. I would also look up recipes online and attempt to make them

What's your favorite Somersfield 'Hot lunch?”

I don’t get hot lunch at school because most of the options contain meat, and I am a vegetarian.

One food you simply will not eat?

Spicy food in general

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Cookies and cream

If you had a restaurant, what cuisine would you serve?

Persian food