Samak Bel Rada (Egyptian Bran-Coated Fish): سمك بالردة
Samak Bel Rada is an easy Egyptian Bran-coated fish dish that bursts with Mediterranean flavors and carries a memorable smokey note.
Read MoreCategory: Eid Al Fitr
After 30 days of Ramadan, Egyptians celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a joyful spread of Egyptian pescatarian recipes and festive cookies that bring families together. This special time marks a delicious transition from simple, nourishing Ramadan meals to abundant Eid feasts, where fish and seafood dishes often take center stage. No celebration is complete without classic Egyptian Eid cookies like decadent Khak, buttery Ghorayeba and colorful Petit Four, beloved for their delicate texture and nostalgic charm. Explore this collection of Egyptian Eid recipes, featuring traditional seafood dishes, authentic desserts, and festive favorites that highlight the rich culinary heritage of Egypt.
Barboon Maklee: Egyptian Fried Red Mullet: بربون مقلي
Fried red mullet is an authentic Egyptian pescatrian recipe that makes an easy and economic weekday dinner. Pair it with Egyptian “ruz Samak” or fish rice, tahini sauce, and green Egyptian salad to have a lavish meal.
Read MoreRoz Belkhalta (Egyptian Festive Rice): رز بالخلطة
Roz Bel Khalta is a fragrant Egyptian rice dish where warm spices and buttery grains meet sweet bursts of raisins, and toasted nuts. This post may contain affiliate links. Please check our disclosure policy. What is Roz Bel-khalta? “Roz” means rice, while “bel khalta” translates to “with a mixture of add-ins,” referring to the flavorful […]
Read MoreRosewater-Pistachio Ghorayebah: Counting Down to Jan. 6th
Happy new year everyone! I couldn’t find better than ghorayehab, my all-time favorite Middle Eastern sugar cookie to be my first post in 2020. If you read my last post, you will figure that my family celebrates Christmas on Jan. 6th. That is the date of the Coptic Christmas celebrated by Egyptians Christians. So please don’t […]
Read MorePecan-Date Molasses Bites: An Immigrant’s Evolution
NON-SPONSORED POST Pecan-Date Molasses Bites are a cross-cultural, sweet finger food that I developed this year as a new addition to our holidays’ cookies’ tray. These spices spiked bites bring together two distinct worlds in one bite. I serve them in cocktails party, at tea time or for dessert.
Read MoreTagen seafood we Freekeh: One Pot Seafood-Freekeh Bake
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.
Read MoreSteamed Fish: Singapore, My New Home 2/3
Recipe and food styling by chef Deric Koh Simplest recipes are in many cases the best! This personal belief pretty much applies to this Chinese style steamed fish. Steaming a whole fish is a simple, homey technique that delivers subtle, yet accentuated flavors.
Read MoreHokkien Mee: Singapore, My New Home 1/3
“When you move to a new country, start exploring its cuisine first. It usually tells everything you want to know”, a seasoned diplomat once advised me. As I recently moved to Singapore, I trace its history and read its deep-rooted values in its vibrant culinary scene. Food in the Lion City tells the story of […]
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