Cook Like an Egyptian, one recipe at a time
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.
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Kushari (Koshari) is the king of vegan Egyptian street food. It includes heaps of playful vermicelli-rice, mixed with lentils and al dente pasta, topped with crispy fried shallots and drizzled with three different sauces: tangy, mild and fiery. Using just one pot, you can easily make Kushari in your own kitchen.
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Graced with a tantalizing crunchy crust and a vibrant green and creamy interior, Egyptian Ta’amia are iconic vegan fritters, bursting with nostalgic, and memorable flavors.
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Sweet, acidic, and spicy, Egyptian Mesaka’a hits all your taste buds at once. Mesaka’a is formed of layers of meaty fried eggplants studded with mild and spicy pepper, smothered under rich garlicky-tomato sauce and warmed with a touch of cumin.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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