Mahshi Basal (Egyptian stuffed onions): محشي البصل

06/06/2023.Reading time 11 minutes.

Egyptian Stuffed Onions in red tomato sauce

Mahshi Basal is stuffed onions with a mixture of rice, ground beef, aromatic herbs and spices. It is by far the easiest stuffed vegetable.

Akawi Be Mahshi Al Salk (Egyptian Oxtail & Rolled Swiss chard in clay Pot): طاجن العكاوي و محشى السلق

05/22/2023.Reading time 14 minutes.

Oxtail & rolled Swiss chard in a clay pot

Tagen Akawi be Mahshi El Shalk translates to Oxtail and Rolled Swiss chard in a clay pot. It is a slow cooked dish that bursts with flavors.

Seman Mashwi (Egyptian Grilled Quail): سمان مشوي

05/10/2023.Reading time 12 minutes.

Seman Mashwi or Egyptian Grilled Quail is a summer delicatessen that Egyptian enjoy when the weather warms up and bbq meals become their first preference.

Baskoot Nashader (Egyptian Ammonia Cookies): بسكوت النشادر

04/26/2023.Reading time 12 minutes.

“Baskoot Nashader” (Egyptian ammonia cookies) are festive butter cookies that are baked to celebrate religious feasts in Egypt. They are fairly easy to make and a a lovely addition to your cookies repertoire.

Kahk Bel Agameya (Egyptian Agameya-Filled Cookies): كحك بالعجمية

04/20/2023.Reading time 17 minutes.

Egyptian religious feasts are incomplete without Kahk (Festive Egyptian cookies). Kahak Bel Agameya is by far, the king of all Egyptian cookies. It is a flaky cookie stuffed with Agameya, a candy like filling made of ghee, flour, sesame, and nuts. This blog post will show you how to make these heritage cookies like a pro.

One Pot Kushari: كشرى الحلة الواحدة

03/19/2023.Reading time 25 minutes.

Kushari served with crisp fried shallots, daqqah, shatta (chili garlic sauce), & salsa (mild tomato-garlic sauce)

Kushari (Koshari) is the king of vegan Egyptian street food. It includes heaps of playful vermicelli-rice, mixed with lentils and al dente pasta, topped with crispy fried shallots and drizzled with three different sauces: tangy, mild and fiery. Using just one pot, you can easily make Kushari in your own kitchen.

Ta’amia (Egyptian vegan fritters): الطعمية المصرية

03/12/2023.Reading time 22 minutes.

Graced with a tantalizing crunchy crust and a vibrant green and creamy interior, Egyptian Ta’amia are iconic vegan fritters, bursting with nostalgic, and memorable flavors.

Mesaka’a (Vegan Eggplant & Pepper bake): مسقعة صيامي

03/04/2023.Reading time 15 minutes.

Sweet, acidic, and spicy, Egyptian Mesaka’a hits all your taste buds at once. Mesaka’a is formed of layers of meaty fried eggplants studded with mild and spicy pepper, smothered under rich garlicky-tomato sauce and warmed with a touch of cumin.

“Ahlan” & Welcome to my food paradise!

I am Nermine Mansour, the founder of this food blog “Chez Nermine”, where I share iconic Egyptian recipes.

A former diplomat turned food writer, I combine my diplomatic skills and in-depth knowledge of Egyptian cuisine to place my Egyptian food heritage at the forefront of the world culinary map.

Within the last two decades, I have lived in nine different cities across five continents, including Cairo, Guatemala, Algiers, Paris, Washington D.C., and Yerevan.

On my last expat adventure in Singapore, I hosted cooking shows, developed food content for digital platforms, and initiated Egyptian and Mediterranean pop-up dinners.

My gastrodiplomacy work has been recognized by The New York Times, and my Egyptian recipes are featured in Serious Eats, as well as multiple foreign magazines such as Cuisine and Wine Asia, and The Mediterranean Lifestyle.

I am currently based in Alexandria, VA, where I do what I love best; gardening, cooking, feeding my loved ones and writing my food memoirs.

Now, grab you mint tea or cardamom coffee and follow me in my happening kitchen.😊

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