"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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Bosara is an ancient Egyptian VEGAN dip. It is a puree of split fava beans mixed with fresh aromatic herbs and spiked with garlic, fried onions, and spices. It is a highly nutritious and vibrant green dip that pleases an eclectic crowd, especially when served with freshly toasted pita bread and/or vegetable sticks.
Read MoreThis vegan orange cake is a delicious eggless and dairy-free treat, which you can make in no more than twenty minutes of active cooking time. It is a crowd pleaser and carries all the refreshing notes of oranges.
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Dairy-free, nutritious cashew cheese is a treat for vegan fellows. It is made of raw cashews and jazzed up by a shower of fresh aromatic herbs, and Egyptian seasoning. Baking this cheese, elevates all its flavors and propels it to the center stage of a breakfast table or an appetizer tray. Can’t wait to hear your feedback when you try it! Read this post for a step-by step recipe.
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Egyptian Lentil soup is an easy and nutritious warmer. This recipe is offered by Chef Khaled Alelimi, owner of Pistachio Middle eastern and Mediterranean Grill in Singapore.
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This chocolate bark studded with toasted pistachios, almonds, and cranberries are easy-to-make, healthy snack, mood booster, and a decadent vegan treat.
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Pickled turnips are delicious Egyptian mezzah, which are made of turnips and beets soaked in brine. While the hero here is the turnips, the beets’ natural sweetness offsets the saline brine and lends the pale white vegetable a vibrant magenta color. Pickled turnips are indispensable to jazz up a shawarma or falafel wrap.
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Halabesa aka Homus Alsham is an Egyptian cumin-spiked Chickpea Soup served in winter time. It is a comfort, vegan soup that is rich in protein and fresh flavors. This zesty, spicy warmer takes no more than 20 minutes to put together.
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