"Against all odds, food brings us together."
What do Copts eat on Epiphany feast? Today, January 19th, Copts (Christian Egyptians) celebrate the memory of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. In this article, I am taking you on a food trip to discover what Copts serve on their festive table on this day.
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Crown your festive table with this glorious and authentic Egyptian Fatta. Don’t be daunted by its glorious look. This meat-rice dish is much easier to make than you think. Roll your sleeves, read my step by step recipes and get ready to savor “Fatta”, Egypt’s most iconic celebratory Dish.
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Bhatura is a puffy Indian flat bread made with all purpose flour. Ramita Anand fondly shares her mother’s recipe for bhatura with us.
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Ruz Bealkhalta is a wholesome, Egyptian festive rice dish with amped up flavors. Traditionally, the rice is cooked with chicken’s kidneys and gizzards and garnished with raisins and nuts. In addition to its unmistakable aromas and distinct flavors, the dish offers several health benefits as it is rich in omega 3 and protein.
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Rolled grape leaves are an Iconic Middle Eastern dish with a wide appeal for ostensible reasons. The paper-thin briny grape leaves encase a juicy traditional mix of rice and meat, either beef or lamb or only rice. The stuffing is spiked by an assortment of pungent spices such as cardamom, cumin, allspice, and cinnamon.
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Cabbage Timable is a showstopper vegan dish that is easy to make and perfect for entertaining.
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It is a one-pot dish where Freekeh (a whole grain packed with fiber and protein) delivers an earthy smoky note and chewy texture that complements the seafood cooked in a rich light vegetable stock mixed with tomato sauce.
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Kushari, Koshari or Koushari is a must-try Egyptian vegan street food that you could easily create in your own kitchen. It encapsulates heaps of playful vermicelli rice, mixed with cooked-to-perfection lentils, tender chickpeas, topped with crispy fried onions and, served with two sauce: a fiery tomato sauce, and Daqqah, a tangy, cumin spiked vinegar-garlic condiment.
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