Koshari is a rustic, no frills, comforting carbfest of epic proportions! Rice, pasta, noodles, chickpeas, lentils – all topped with some crispy, yummy onions, tangy tomato sauce and a spine-tingling cumin sauce! What is Koshari? Koshari is a dish that raises eyebrows when you first come across it. Now, the combination of rice and noodles, rice and […]
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This Vegan Egyptian Moussaka, or Mesa’ah, is perfect for vegetarians, vegans or for those of you who practise a low protein or low carb lifestyle. What is Vegan Egyptian Moussaka? Egyptian Moussaka is a close cousin of the more common Mediterranean moussaka. It can be made with meat or without, with the former often called
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Monk’s salad, or saltat al rahib is a salad that will tick all the cravings you have. It’s a mix of cooked and raw, perfect for when you want a salad that’s more substantial than usual. What is Monk’s Salad? And who’s the monk, you might add. Well that answer, my friend, will forever be shrouded in
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Mutabal is a rustic dip made with smoky aubergines, yoghurt and tahini. It bears a strong resemblance to the more well known baba ghanoush and the Greek melitzanosalata. What is Mutabal? Also spelt muttabal and moutabal, it is a dish that can be eaten as a dip or a side and makes a fantastic addition
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Today’s Qatayef recipe is a delicious treat of small pancakes stuffed with ashta, the Middle Eastern clotted cream I shared in my last post. Qatayef Recipe The traditional katayef recipe is the one that’s filled with walnuts and deep fried before being drenched in sugar syrup with or without a sprinkle of cinnamon. While they
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Ashta is basically the Middle Eastern clotted cream, and it tastes like mascarpone, only flavoured however you want to. What is Ashta? Ashta is a much loved Middle Eastern cream, resembling clotted cream in texture and is used as both a topping and a filling for countless Middle Eastern desserts. Unlike its Western counterpart though,
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