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SEMIT

SEMIT

1 sachet active dry yeast ¾ cup warm water ½ cup milk, boiled and cooled to lukewarm 4 c. plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons oil 1 small egg, beaten sesame seeds water 1. Soak yeast in ¼ cup warm water and stir to dissolve. 2. Sift flour into a mixing [...]

FRUIT LASSI

FRUIT LASSI

A COOL DRINK FOR A HOT DAY IN CAIRO Ingredient: 2     cups whole milk yogurt 1     cup ice water 1     cup cold milk 1/2   teaspoon ground cardamom 1      tablespoon rose water 2       mangoes, peeled,cut from pit and cubed or 5 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced  toasted sliced [...]

EGYPTIAN SPINACH OMELET

EGYPTIAN SPINACH OMELET

Ingredients: 12  ounces fresh baby spinach 2    tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 2    medium onions, chopped 2    medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped salt fresh ground pepper 6   eggs 1/4  teaspoon nutmeg 2    tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1 (15.00  ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained Instructions: 1.     Rinse and drain spinach; squeeze out excess water. [...]

KARKADY – HIBISCUS TEA

KARKADY  – HIBISCUS TEA

Karkady is one of the most popular and unusual drinks that you can find in Egypt. Made from the dried, dark red petals of the Hibiscus flower.  It is served in many of the popular cafe’s throughout Egypt. The best Karkady comes from Upper Egypt. Be sure to bring home a bag of dried petals [...]