Buftek (Egyptian Fried Beef Steak): بوفتيك
Buftek is Egyptian fried steak. It is an iconic meat delicatessen that scores high among adults as well as kids. Try to make it once in your kitchen and you will become a huge fan.
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Meshabek (Vegan Egyptian Funnel Cake): المشبك المصري
Meshabek is a luscious Egyptian sweet street food that translates to tangled, given the way those syrupy fritters look. Meshabek calls for basic ingredients, so try it in your kitchen to have a taste of this ancient and exotic treat.
Read MoreEgyptian Fried Boiled Egg (Beid Meza’lil): بيض مزعلل
Beid Meza’lil is hard boiled eggs fried in ghee. It is an iconic holiday egg dish that surface on Copts’ festive tables on Christmas and Easter nights to break a long fasting.
Read MoreSalata Baladi: Easy Egyptian Green Salad سلطة خضرا
Salata Baladi is the go-to Egyptian salad that goes with everything. It is rustic and spiked with a simple yet memorable vinaigrette. It pairs well with bbq dishes and almost every dish in Egyptian Cuisine.
Read More12 Must-Have Vegan Pantry Staples for Lent
What do I cook for lent? What vegan items do I need in my pantry?! Look no further, we got your covered! These must-have 12 vegan pantry staples are your arsenal to pull a vegan meal together that feeds a hungry crowd in no more than 30 minutes of active cooking time. Bonus: In this […]
Read MoreBissara (Egyptian Vegan Dip of Split Fava Beans): البصارة المصرية
Bissarh, Bosara or Besara is an ancient Egyptian vegan, gluten free, & economic dish made of split fava beans, and fresh aromatic herbs.
Read MoreFatta: Egyptian Festive Meat-Rice Dish: الفتة المصرية
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.
Read MoreRuz Belkhalta: Egyptian Festive Rice: رز بالخلطة
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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