Cook Like an Egyptian, one recipe at a time
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.
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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Thanks to the Air Fryer, Pita bread was never easier to make! This is a no-fail recipe for a soft pita bread with a large pocket. It takes four minutes in the air fryer to bake it. Mini Pita bread is perfect for school lunch. Eat it hot off the air fryer as a snack, arrange it on your appetizer tray, or use it to scoop the sauce of your favorite stew.
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Beid Bel Basturma is an iconic Armenian-Egyptian breakfast or brunch that reflects the influence of the Armenian minority on Egyptian Cuisine. Cracking eggs over thin slices of basturma (spiced cured beef) that are sizzling in a pool of hot ghee or butter, can’t be more glorious.
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Koshari Iskandarani is a typical Egyptian dish that hails from Alexandria, Egypt. It is made of simple pantry ingredients, which are orange lentil and rice. This dish is vegan, yet some variations has Egyptian fried boiled Eggs, placed on top of the dish.
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Baba Ghanoush is an Egyptian vegan appetizer and dip that is served either with festive kabab dishes or humble vegan foul Mesdames or falafel.
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This is a no-fail Qatayef recipe that comes with traditional and non traditional filling options. Qatayef is a quitessional treat during Ramadan that is made of pancake-like batter, filled with nuts, cheese, or cream. Some are folded in a half moon shape and deep fried, while others are cone-shaped and filled with
Ashta (clotted cream), sprinkled with nuts and drizzled with simple syrup.
Vegan Fatayer Bi Sabanekh are Lebanese spinach-filled savory pastries, also known as Fatayer Sbankeh. Those yummy and nutritious pastries are spiked with sumac, mint, onions and garlic. They are a delicious appetizer or snack, and make a perfect addition to a school lunch box.
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Are you looking for smoked herring recipes? Look no further. This Egyptian Tahini-Smoked herring is mouthwatering and so easy to assemble. When deboned, doused in spiced, garlicky tahini, and mixed up with fresh juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, a mundane store-bought herring transforms into a grommet dish bursting with flavors.
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