Egyptian Recipes & Cookbooks

How to Cook dishes from Egypt

• Dukkah - A mixture of chopped nuts and seeds with spices. It can be eaten by dipping bread with olive oil in it, used as a seasoning, or sprinkled on vegetables or salads, and is also used a crust when cooking other foods such as chicken, fish, lamb or shrimp.
  
  
• Falafel - A fried ball of chickpeas or fava beans.
  
  
• Ful medames - Fava beans, mashed and slow cooked. They are eaten with olive oil, onion, parsley, garlic and lemon, and are most often eaten as a breakfast. The dish is very filling, which is particular an advantage during the Ramadan fasting period (in which participating Muslims do not eat or drink anything between dawn and sunset). Ful medames is usually considered as one of the national dishes of Egypt.
  
  
• Kebab halla - Beef with stewed onions.
  
  
• Kufta - A meatball made from ground meat with onions and spices.
  
  
• Kushari - Rice with chickpeas, brown lentils and macaroni. It is topped with spicy tomato sauce, garlic and vinegar, and sometimes garnished with caramelized onions. Sometimes fried liver or meat may be added a topping.
  
  
• Malukhiyah stew - Mallow leaves cooked with chicken stock, flavored with garlic and coriander. The dish is served with chicken and white rice.
  
  
• Shawarma - Slivers of chicken, goat or lamb meat. It is eaten in pita bread with hummus, tomato and cucumber.

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Egyptian Cooking: A Practical Guide By Samia Abdennour Hippocrene Books Paperback (199 pages) List Price: $12.95* Lowest New Price: $7.60* Lowest Used Price: $5.00* Usually ships in 1 to 2 weeks* *(As of 04:38 Pacific 20 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here ISBN13: 9780781806435 Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product Description: Originally published in Egypt, this ever-popular guide to Egyptian cooking has now been revised for a North American audience. Egyptian cuisine has been influenced by several Mediterranean culinary traditions, including Turkish, Palestinian, Lebanese, Greek and Syrian. These nearly 400 recipes, all adapted for the North American kitchen, represent the best of authentic Egyptian home cooking. From appetizers to desserts, some recipes included are `Arnabit musa a'a (Moussaka Cauliflower), Samak bi-l-tahina (Fish with Tahina Sauce), Kosa matbukha bi-l-zabadi (Zucchini Stewed in Yogurt), and Lahma mu'assaga (Savory Minced Beef). The chapters included are Mezze, Breakfast, Main Courses, Sweets and Desserts, Beverages, Kitchen Utensils, and Spices. This classic cookbook also includes a glossary of Arabic terms for ingredients, translated into English, and useful tips on shopping and using traditional cooking utensils.

Dining on the Nile: Exploring Egyptian Cooking By Sally Elias Hanna Dog Ear Publishing Paperback (132 pages) List Price: $24.00* Lowest Used Price: $149.99* *(As of 04:38 Pacific 20 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: This collection includes 135 recipes which reflect the culinary influences of thousands of years of Egyptian history. From the reign of the pharaohs to the occupation of the British, many have contributed to Egyptian cuisine as it is known today. Some of the recipes included are pita bread, moloukheyah, falafel and of course, stuffed grape leaves. Also,you will find many vegetarian recipes which are appropriate for the Coptic, or Egyptian, Orthodox periods of fasting. These vegetarian recipes are simultaneously suitable for those following a strict vegan diet. Along with detailed preparation instructions you will find nutrition facts, food history and Sally s personal anecdotes.

Nile Style: Egyptian Cuisine and Culture: Ancient Festivals, Significant Ceremonies, and Modern Celebrations (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) By Amy Riolo Hippocrene Books Hardcover (220 pages) List Price: $29.95* Lowest New Price: $18.78* Lowest Used Price: $17.95* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 04:38 Pacific 20 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here ISBN13: 9780781812214 Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product Description: From classics like Fava Bean Puree, Yogurt with Honey, and Egyptian Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, to tempting Lamb-Filled Phyllo Triangles and Peanut, Coconut, and Raisin Baklava, "Nile Style" spans the range of the Egyptian kitchen with recipes that will appeal to every palate! It includes 23 full menus showcasing, 150 easy-to-follow recipes and much more.

Egyptian Cooking: And Other Middle Eastern Recipes By Samia Abdennour American University in Cairo Press Spiral-bound (240 pages) List Price: $19.95* Lowest New Price: $10.99* Lowest Used Price: $10.22* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 04:38 Pacific 20 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here ISBN13: 9789774249266 Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product Description: Since its original publication twenty years ago, Samia Abdennour’s Egyptian Cooking has become a true classic - a must-have cookbook for anyone who wants to eat as the Egyptians do. From hearty staples like foul midammis (stewed fava beans) and kushari (a mix of pasta, rice, and lentils under a rich tomato sauce) to more complex meals such as roast leg of lamb and baked stuffed fish, Egyptian Cooking runs the gamut of the national cuisine. Now, in this revised and expanded edition, Abdennour has added over eighty new recipes from all over the Middle East, including some of the most popular dishes from the Levant, the Gulf, and North Africa. With some 480 recipes and mouthwatering color photographs, this versatile guide gives users a wide array of basic meals and sumptuous dishes. With entries organized under the categories of Mezze, Breakfast, Main Courses, Sweets and Desserts, and Beverages, Egyptian Cooking offers a comprehensive collection of Middle Eastern recipes in one volume. Spiral-bound for easy accessibility while cooking, this practical handbook offers detailed advice on shopping, food preparation, and unusual ingredients, as well as the Arabic names for individual items and recipes. Ideal for the novice as well as the experienced cook, this expanded edition of an Egyptian bestseller is the ideal introduction to cooking this delicious cuisine at home.