Food Of Egypt – Egyptian Recipes

Recently I came to learn that the Japanese sometimes add fried grains of rice to their tea. Have you ever had it?  It gives the tea a nutty rich taste.  Similarly, adding the fried grains of rice to your standard white rice dish gives it a nutty earthy taste that just renders a simple side […]

The world is witnessing the birth of a new era.  Spring is here and all around the Arab world, flowers are blooming calling for freedom and justice for all. Egyptians kick off every Spring on March 21st with a celebration of Mother’s Day.  This is a widely celebrated holiday with gifts from kids to their moms […]

This is one of Egypt’s most famous dishes. Lentils come in a great variety and colors. For this soup, we use the Red Lentil. It’s not literally red, rather it has a lively orange color. This winter dish is a staple on any cold winter day. In a casual setting you can serve the soup […]

This is one bright salad, full of color and nutrients. It has a great dressing that’s herby, garlicy and not for the faint hearted. This is one of those dishes that taste better after staying in the fridge for a few hours. And it’s best served at room temperature. In my house, this salad is […]

This is a basic recipe for a Tomato Sauce that’s used in many other recipes such as Moussaka. It’s simple quick and delicious! Serving Size: Yields 2 cups of tomato sauce Ingredients: 2 Tbs oil or 1 Tbs oil + 1 Tbs butter / ghee 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tbs tomato paste 2 […]

Spiced Ground Beef, what Egyptians call “3assag”, is a basic recipe that’s used in many recipes such as Baked Pasta with ground beef and bechamel sauce or Stuffed Artichokes. Serving Size: This recipe makes about 2 cups of ground beef. Ingredients: 1 onion cut into large chunks 3 Tbs oil or 2 Tbs oil + […]