Egyptian Recipes

• Ful medames - Ful medames is a popular meal that many consider to be Egypt's national dish. it is mostly eaten for breakfast, is sometimes considered a "peasant food" and is extremely filling (the effect has been described as a "stone in the stomach"). During Ramadan, the month when participating Muslims fast between dawn and sunset, the filling nature of the dish is of course considered a great advantage. Ful medames is made by mashing (partially or completely) fava beans, and then slow cooking them. The mashed cooked beans are eaten with onion, olive oil, parsley garlic and lemon.
  
  
• Falafel - Chickpeas or fava beans made into a ball and fried.
  
  
• Kufta - Ground mead with onions and spices made into a meatball.
  
  
• Malukhiyah stew - A stew made from mallow leaves and chicken stock. It is flavored using coriander and garlic, and then served with chicken and white rice.
  
  
• Kebab halla - Beef with onions.
  
  
• Shawarma - Slivers of meat (chicken, goat or lamb) in pita bread with hummus, cucumber and tomato.
  
  
• Kushari - Rice served with brown lentils, chickpeas and macaroni. Kushari is served topped with a spicy tomato sauce, garlic and vinegar. Caramelized onions are often used an a garnish. Although traditionally a vegetarian dish, nowadays kushari is sometimes topped with shawarma meat or fried liver.

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Egyptian Cookbook: Simple And Authentic Recipes You Should Try By Brad Hoskinson Independently published Released: June 18th, 2022 Paperback (73 pages) Lowest New Price: $7.99* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Egyptian Cookbook: Simple And Authentic Recipes You Should Try Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798836903145 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 73 Author: Brad Hoskinson Publication Date: June 18th, 2022 Release Date: June 18th, 2022 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.17 inches Click here for more information

Egyptian Cookbook: Enjoy Authentic Egyptian Cooking with 50 Delicious Egyptian Recipes (3rd Edition) By BookSumo Press Independently Published Released: September 9th, 2019 Paperback (58 pages) Lowest New Price: $10.14* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Egyptian Cookbook: Enjoy Authentic Egyptian Cooking with 50 Delicious Egyptian Recipes (3rd Edition) Manufacturer: Independently published Brand: Independently Published ISBN: 169181489X EAN: 9781691814893 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 58 Author: BookSumo Press Publication Date: September 9th, 2019 Release Date: September 9th, 2019 Physical Description: Size: 9.25 inches by 7.5 inches by 0.14 inches Weight: 0.26 pounds Click here for more information

The Sultan's Feast: A Fifteenth-Century Egyptian Cookbook By Ibn Mubarak Shah Saqi Books Released: February 16th, 2021 Paperback (280 pages) List Price: $40.00* Lowest New Price: $33.42* Usually ships within 3 to 5 days* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: The Sultan's Feast: A Fifteenth-Century Egyptian Cookbook Manufacturer: Saqi Books Brand: Saqi Books ISBN: 086356156X EAN: 9780863561566 PartNumber: 086356156X-localization Details: Paperback Edition: Bilingual Number of Pages: 280 Author: Ibn Mubarak Shah Publication Date: February 16th, 2021 Release Date: February 16th, 2021 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 1.1 inches Weight: 0.95 pounds Click here for more information

Egyptian Cookbook 2023-2024 - Discover the Rich and Diverse Flavors of Egypt: 140 Traditional and Authentic Egyptian Recipes passed down from generations . The Egyptian Cookbook 2023-2024 By Daisy L. Gamal Independently published Released: April 27th, 2023 Paperback (152 pages) Lowest New Price: $13.00* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Egyptian Cookbook 2023-2024 - Discover the Rich and Diverse Flavors of Egypt: 140 Traditional and Authentic Egyptian Recipes passed down from generations . The Egyptian Cookbook 2023-2024 Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798392780778 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 152 Author: Daisy L. Gamal Publication Date: April 27th, 2023 Release Date: April 27th, 2023 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.35 inches Click here for more information

Eat, Habibi, Eat!: Fresh Recipes for Modern Egyptian Cooking By Shahir Massoud Appetite by Random House Released: May 4th, 2021 Multicolor Hardcover (248 pages) List Price: $30.00* Lowest New Price: $25.69* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Eat, Habibi, Eat!: Fresh Recipes for Modern Egyptian Cooking Manufacturer: Appetite by Random House Brand: Appetite by Random House ISBN: 0525610936 EAN: 9780525610939 PartNumber: 9780525610939 Details: Hardcover Number of Pages: 248 Author: Shahir Massoud Publication Date: May 4th, 2021 Release Date: May 4th, 2021 Physical Description: Size: 10.27 Inches by 8.24 Inches by 0.83 Inches Weight: 2.45 pounds Color: Multicolor Click here for more information

101 Egyptian Recipes: An Egyptian Cookbook You Will Need By Camila Cantu Independently Published Released: July 14th, 2020 Paperback (65 pages) Lowest New Price: $10.99* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: 101 Egyptian Recipes: An Egyptian Cookbook You Will Need Manufacturer: Independently published Brand: Independently Published EAN: 9798666146286 Details: Paperback Format: Illustrated Edition: Illustrated Number of Pages: 65 Author: Camila Cantu Publication Date: July 14th, 2020 Release Date: July 14th, 2020 Physical Description: Size: 10.0 inches by 8.0 inches by 0.15 inches Weight: 0.33 Pounds Click here for more information

The Ultimate Egyptian Cookbook: 111 Dishes from Egypt To Cook Right Now (World Cuisines) By Slavka Bodic Independently published Released: February 17th, 2021 Paperback (166 pages) Lowest New Price: $14.99* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: The Ultimate Egyptian Cookbook: 111 Dishes from Egypt To Cook Right Now (World Cuisines) Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798708860767 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 166 Author: Slavka Bodic Publication Date: February 17th, 2021 Release Date: February 17th, 2021 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.38 inches Weight: 0.51 Pounds Click here for more information

Egyptian Flavors: 50 Recipes By Dyna Eldaief American University in Cairo Press Released: September 7th, 2021 Hardcover (160 pages) Lowest New Price: $16.95* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Egyptian Flavors: 50 Recipes Manufacturer: The American University in Cairo Press Brand: American University in Cairo Press ISBN: 9774169271 EAN: 9789774169274 Details: Hardcover Format: Illustrated Edition: Illustrated Number of Pages: 160 Author: Dyna Eldaief Publication Date: September 7th, 2021 Release Date: September 7th, 2021 Physical Description: Size: 7.75 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.75 inches Weight: 0.75 pounds Click here for more information

Our Everyday Egyptian Home Cooking: Easy delicious recipes By Randa Nagib Independently published Released: March 23rd, 2021 Paperback (158 pages) List Price: $29.80* Lowest New Price: $26.79* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Our Everyday Egyptian Home Cooking: Easy delicious recipes Manufacturer: Independently published ISBN: 169406395X EAN: 9781694063953 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 158 Author: Randa Nagib Publication Date: March 23rd, 2021 Release Date: March 23rd, 2021 Physical Description: Size: 10.0 inches by 8.0 inches by 0.38 inches Weight: 1.00089866948 Pounds Click here for more information

Egyptian Cookbook: Traditional Authentic Recipes from Egypt (Middle Eastern food) By Liam Luxe Independently published Released: November 5th, 2023 Paperback (142 pages) Lowest New Price: $10.99* In Stock* *(As of 12:33 Pacific 9 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Egyptian Cookbook: Traditional Authentic Recipes from Egypt (Middle Eastern food) Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798866648740 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 142 Author: Liam Luxe Publication Date: November 5th, 2023 Release Date: November 5th, 2023 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.32 inches Weight: 0.440924524 Pounds Click here for more information