Food Of Egypt – Egyptian Recipes

I bet most of you never heard of jute before. It was news to me too! For the longest time, I thought Molokheya, as we call it in Egyptian, didn’t exist outside Egypt. Wrong! It’s served in other middle eastern countries such as Lebanon where, instead of a soup, it’s a stir fry of  the […]

A simply boiled chicken seems basic but it’s an art to make.  Although the spices vary from one country to another, many countries have recipes for boiled chicken.  In this recipe, I combine the techniques the Taiwanese use to boil chicken while keeping its meat moist with the Egyptian spices that make this a staple […]

One of the most decadent soups you’ll have in Egypt.  Egyptian artichokes has a strong flavor and it stands out in this hearty soup. Although in Egypt soups are not served cold, this soup could be served hot or cold.  The steps are easy and with today’s immersion blender and frozen vegetables, this is the […]

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 […]