Egypt
At the Hafzalla’s!
December 2 2024 - The Hafzallas!
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Stacy - gibna b tamatum (Feta Tomato Spread) & Gabood (Egyptian Flatbread)
Juna Hafzalla - Egyptian Mulukhia
Genevieve -Mahalabia (Milk Pudding)
Tina + Issac - Kofta Meatballs, Egyptian Rice, Baba Ganu, Tzatziki Sauce
Mindy - Basbousa Bil Qishta
Sam - Koshari
Rachel - Kousa Mahshi
Egyptian cuisine makes heavy use of poultry, legumes, vegetables and fruit from Egypt's rich Nile Valley and Delta. Examples of Egyptian dishes include rice-stuffed vegetables and grape leaves, hummus, falafel, shawarma, kebab and kofta. Others include ful medames, mashed fava beans; koshary, lentils and pasta; and molokhiyya, bush okra stew. A local type of pita bread known as eish baladi[1] (Egyptian Arabic: عيش بلدى ) is a staple of Egyptian cuisine, and cheesemaking in Egypt dates back to the First Dynasty of Egypt, with Domiati being the most popular type of cheese consumed today.
Egyptian cuisine relies heavily on vegetables and legumes, but can also feature meats, most commonly squab, chicken, and lamb. Lamb and beef are frequently used for grilling. Offal is a popular fast food in cities, and foie gras is a delicacy that has been prepared in the region since at least 2500 BCE. Fish and seafood are common in Egypt's coastal regions.
Popular desserts in Egypt include baqlawa, basbousa, and kunafa. Common ingredients in desserts include dates, honey, and almonds.