Musa’ah
Musa‘ah So, what is Musa’ah? Musa’ah is a really good, rich, tomatoey, vegetable dish which can be served as a side-dish or on its own with lots of good, warm, flat bread to scoop it up. And what does Musa’ah taste like? The flavours of …
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Soups & Snacks
Molokhiya soup
Molokhiya soup – Egyptian Spinach Soup Molokhiya Soup is a quintessential part of Egyptian cuisine. Molokhiya soup – eaten by Royalty It has been eaten in Egypt since the time of the Pharoahs. Originally only Royalty were allowed to eat it, it was considered so …
Chicken Noodle Soup
Best Egyptian Chicken Noodle Soup This is simply the best chicken noodle soup. The stock is so tasty and the addition of the zing of citrus from the lemon juice just elevates the flavour to the next level. Although this is called Chicken Noodle Soup …
Nightingales Tongue Soup
Nightingale’s Tongue Soup – Lisan al Asfor Nightingales Tongue Soup – a firm favourite in Egypt Nightingales Tongue soup is known as Lisan al Asfor in Egypt and it’s a firm family favourite in nearly all Egyptian homes. I can truly say that I don’t …
Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup – shorbet adz Lentil soup is one of those comfort foods that’s so soothing. It provides a real sense of well-being and just makes you feel happier. It sees you through cold weather, ill health and grotty times and has the magical ability …
Chicken Livers
Chicken Livers Chicken livers are incredibly tasty and are so tender they almost melt in your mouth. Only taking a couple of minutes to cook, they are a great choice for a quick meal and they’re amazingly easy to prepare. There are many options for …
Cheese breads
Cheese Bread: Learn to make delicious Cheese Bread – incredibly easy to make, they look incredible, and most importantly they taste delicious.
Dukkah
Dukkah – Learn to make the perfect Egyptian Nut and Spice Blend that’s a truly moreish snack with flat bread and a little olive oil.
Halabissah
Halabissah, the spicy beef soup served in a tall glass with a straw! It’s certain to get the conversation going. The fantastic flavours are a real bonus.