"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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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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Jello-Savoiardi cake is semi-homemade, make ahead, no stress, no-bake cake, yet impressive, photogenic, juicy, decadent, and rich in flavors and textures. It is an excellent festive cake for many occasions including potlucks. It takes minutes to assemble this vibrant cake, yet it will be the town’s talk for much longer.
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Taro soup or (Shorbet Kolkas) is a unique Egyptian Dish. This traditional soup is a nutritious one that is associated with celebrating Epiphany feast by Copts (Christians Egyptians).
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Beef Bone Broth is a quintessential ingredient in my Egyptian festive dishes. I make it using quality beef bones, aromatic herbs, vegetables, and spices. This bone broth is known for its rich collagen and its impact on slowing aging and boosting the immune system. I use this broth as a liquid agent to cook my rolled grape leaves, jeweled rice, meat soups, and stews, just to name a few.
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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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Fattah is an Egyptian traditional dish served in both Muslim and Christian feasts. It is a meat-rice-bread dish that dates back to ancient Egyptian times. The dish was featured on the pillars of Pharaohs temples. That said, it has been slightly altered and refined over 7000 years. Each Egyptian family has its own secret ingredient for this festive dish. The recipe below is my family’s signature one with some of my minor healthful interventions.
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