Cook Like an Egyptian, one recipe at a time
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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Kunafe-Nougat Glacé Cake is an ice cream cake that has a Kunafe/Kataifi crust and the filling of Nougat Glace´. The Nougat glace´ layer is a no-churn ice cream infused with rose water and loaded with dried apricots, cranberries, and roasted pistachios. A fluffy and airy treat, this cake bridges the flavors of France and the Middle East.
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Egyptian Mint-Lime-Lemon smoothie is a treat on a boiling hot day! Â If you ever swing by Egypt, make sure to try it at some point. Â It is ubiquitously served, starting from five star hotels to popular cafes “makahi“. In addition to being a refreshing drink, Â it is an excellent detox and metabolism-catalyst, given the healing […]
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NON-SPONSORED POST I believe it is safe to say that Hawawshi is the Egyptian version of U.S. Hamburger. This quintessential street food was created in the seventies of the 20th century by a butcher named Ahmed Al Hawawshi.
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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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