Egypt
The Egyptian Corner (Canlı)
Nothing to do with ancient Egypt, but a subject close to my heart (or my stomach!).
See the above for an appropriately lengthy post on the subject.
- Sca Head Tours Historic Cairo, Demands Clean-up
Ahram Online (Nevine El-Aref) Antiquities czar visits Old Cairo's recently-restored Al-Muizz Street only to find that chaos still reigns Moustafa Amine, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, took an unscheduled tour of Old...
- Daily Photo - Greywacke Vessel
UC35653 Five pieces of greywacke vessel with ribs of a plant leaf in relief on exterior and plain concave interior; reconstructed with painted polyfilla gap fill to form a three-lobed dish in the form of Ficus caria (fig) with a curved stalk Period -...
- Travel: Stepping Off The Tourist Trail
The Independent (UK) When hunger strikes, I conduct a quest for koshari in the downtown side-streets. Koshari joints are café-esque, no-nonsense establishments, and I'm served this tasty carb-fest in a stainless steel bowl with a matching beaker...
- Book Review: Tutankhamun's Cook Book
Free Press Releases (Tim Batty) A new cook book featuring ancient Egyptian food recipes is released. “Tutankhamun’s Cook Book” is a beautiful and delicious study of food history. This unique and beautiful book is bursting with ancient Egyptian and...
- Tourism: Extending The Restaurant Opportunities Of A Stay In Cairo
Al Ahram Weekly (Amira El-Naqeeb) Thanks to Chris Townsend for sending me this article, which I missed. It is easy to stay within the hotel chains and better known restaurants on a visit to Cairo, but it is also nice to use the positive experiences of...
Egypt
Food trivia: A celebration of Koshari
The Egyptian Corner (Canlı)
Nothing to do with ancient Egypt, but a subject close to my heart (or my stomach!).
Kushari, often transliterated as kosheri or koshari, (Egyptian Arabic: كشرى; translit: kusharī) is a popular traditional Egyptian national dish, normally eaten in specialty Kushari restaurants that serve this dish exclusively. It consists of a base of rice, brown lentils, chickpeas, macaroni, and a topping of Egyptian garlic and vinegar and spicy tomato sauce (salsa). Caramelized onions are commonly added as a garnish. Kushari is normally a vegetarian and usually a vegan dish, possibly reflecting the meatless diet of Coptic Christians during Lent and other fasts. It is becoming common to add fried liver or shawarma meat as an additional topping. It is often found in fast-food establishments that also serve ta'meyya (falafel). Smaller restaurants may serve either Kushari or ta'meyya while larger ones (often chain restaurants) usually serve both. It is an inexpensive dish, and serves as a staple food.
Kushari is one of the most popular, inexpensive, and common dishes in Egypt, and some restaurants specialize in this one dish.
See the above for an appropriately lengthy post on the subject.
- Sca Head Tours Historic Cairo, Demands Clean-up
Ahram Online (Nevine El-Aref) Antiquities czar visits Old Cairo's recently-restored Al-Muizz Street only to find that chaos still reigns Moustafa Amine, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, took an unscheduled tour of Old...
- Daily Photo - Greywacke Vessel
UC35653 Five pieces of greywacke vessel with ribs of a plant leaf in relief on exterior and plain concave interior; reconstructed with painted polyfilla gap fill to form a three-lobed dish in the form of Ficus caria (fig) with a curved stalk Period -...
- Travel: Stepping Off The Tourist Trail
The Independent (UK) When hunger strikes, I conduct a quest for koshari in the downtown side-streets. Koshari joints are café-esque, no-nonsense establishments, and I'm served this tasty carb-fest in a stainless steel bowl with a matching beaker...
- Book Review: Tutankhamun's Cook Book
Free Press Releases (Tim Batty) A new cook book featuring ancient Egyptian food recipes is released. “Tutankhamun’s Cook Book” is a beautiful and delicious study of food history. This unique and beautiful book is bursting with ancient Egyptian and...
- Tourism: Extending The Restaurant Opportunities Of A Stay In Cairo
Al Ahram Weekly (Amira El-Naqeeb) Thanks to Chris Townsend for sending me this article, which I missed. It is easy to stay within the hotel chains and better known restaurants on a visit to Cairo, but it is also nice to use the positive experiences of...