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Egyptian food

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Egyptian Food: 20 Most Popular and Traditional Dishes to Try

With recipes dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Egyptian food is one of Africa’s most unique and fascinating cuisines.

Egypt Hamam Mahshi or stuffed squab have been served for centuries. Squab is a small pigeon that is loved by many cultures including the Egyptians.

20 · 50 minutes · Egyptian Hamam Mahshi or stuffed squab have been served for centuries. Squab is a small pigeon that is loved by many cultures including the Egyptians.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Squabs with giblets -- 4
Produce
  • 1 chopped tbsp Mint, Fresh
  • 2 Onions
  • 1 chopped tbsp Parsley
Canned Goods
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
Condiments
  • 1 Lemon (juice only
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon, Ground
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 1 Salt and pepper -- to season
Oils & Vinegars
  • 3 tbsp Butter or oil
  • 1 Oil
Other
  • freekeh (soaked 30 minutes in water to cover -- 2 cups (bulgur) can also be used)
Molokhia Soup - Egyptian Recipe

8 · 10 minutes · Molokhia is a popular dish in the Middle East, and there are many ways to cook it. Today, I am sharing my Egyptian-style Molokhia Soup Recipe.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 tbsp Coriander, ground
  • 10 cloves Garlic
Canned Goods
  • 4 cups Chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Oil
Other
  • 1 frozen bag Of molokhia
Light and Tasty Egyptian Hawawshi (Arayes) - The Healthy Recipes Lab

Hawawshi is from the most popular traditional Egyptian street foods. it is a crunchy pita sandwich stuffed with a flavorful mixture of minced meat, vegetables, and various spices. A combination that will make you find delight in every bite. I prepared a lighter version of the traditional recipe with simple swaps, but without any sacrifice

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 kg Beef, Lean
Produce
  • 1 Chilli pepper
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 Onion, Large
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 Tomato
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp 7 spice mix
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg, grated
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Pepper
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 8 Pita bread, Whole wheat
Dairy
  • 1 tbsp Butter
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Batata Mahshi - Egyptian Stuffed Potatoes - PEANUTSWIRLS

Batata Mahshi - Egyptian Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients

Meat
  • 500 g Lamb
Produce
  • 1 tsp Coriander, Ground
  • 6 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Onion granules or onion powder
  • 2 Onions chopped finely, Medium sized
  • 1/2 cup Parsley
  • 1 1/2 kg To small sized potatoes, Medium
  • 1 can Tomatoes
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Hot pepper paste
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 cups Oil of choice to fry the potato shells
Baking & Spices
  • 2 1/2 tsp All spice
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Paprika, Smoked
  • 2 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Ghee or olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 50 g Pine nuts
Liquids
  • 2 cups Water
Macarona Bechamel (Egyptian Baked Pasta) #BakingBloggers - Tara's Multicultural Table

Macarona Bechamel (مكرونة بشاميل, Egyptian Baked Pasta) recipe- Pasta is layered with a spiced beef mixture and topped with a béchamel sauce.

Best Ful Medames (Egyptian Beans)

1 · 30 minutes · Egyptian style fava beans (Ful Medames) is a perfect dish for a healthy and nutritious breakfast! You've never had beans this good before.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 cup Parsley
Condiments
  • 1/2 Lemon juice
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Dash Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cumin
Other
  • 2 cans Ful (or mixed ful and chickpeas)
  • 1 To mato (large)
  • 1/3 cup Water or reserved ful liquid
Egyptian Boftek — The Egyptian Epicurean

Starting 2021 with you all with another classic - boftek. I'm hoping to finally settle the question of whether boftek made with veal vs chicken once and for all. My family have always used veal but I realised that for so many of my friends, it’s chicken or nothing!

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