Mahshi Basal (Egyptian stuffed onions): محشي البصل
Mahshi Basal is stuffed onions with a mixture of rice, ground beef, aromatic herbs and spices. It is by far the easiest stuffed vegetable.
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Checklists in this category could be detailed as they were developed over years of my overseas life. I hope they will be as useful to you as they were to me.
Akawi Be Mahshi Al Salk (Egyptian Oxtail & Rolled Swiss chard in clay Pot): طاجن العكاوي و محشى السلق
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.
Read MoreSeman Mashwi (Egyptian Grilled Quail): سمان مشوي
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.
Read MoreBaskoot Nashader (Egyptian Ammonia Cookies): بسكوت النشادر
“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.
Read MoreKahk Bel Agameya (Egyptian Agameya-Filled Cookies): كحك بالعجمية
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.
Read MoreMaraket Ferakh: Egyptian Chicken Broth: مرقة فراخ
Laden with flavors, and nutrients, chicken broth is instrumental in Egyptian cuisine, as it represents essential foundation for hearty stews, delicious soups and elevated rice dishes.
Read MoreOm Ali (Egypt’s Iconic Bread Pudding): ام علي
Om Ali is the iconic Egyptian bread pudding that garners unmatched affection from tourists and locals alike. Bonus: It is a semi-homemade dessert that you can easily create in your own kitchen.
Read MoreSalated Zabadi Bel Khiar (Cucumber-Yogurt Salad) زبادي بالخيار
Salated Zabadi Bel khiatr is a refreshing and cooling mint-scented yogurt cucumber salad that is a quintessential appetizer as well as side dish that pairs perfectly with a number of spicy and hearty Egyptian dishes such as rolled grape leaves and hearty protein dishes.
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