Egyptian Delights   Episode 3 of 3

Egyptian Delights         2016-2017

Egyptian Delights 11：

Egyptian Rawani cake 

Rawani cake is very popular in Egypt such that nearly every cake shop sells it. This cake uses semolina, eggs, vanilla and sugar to bake. It is sprinkled on the top with rose and lemon syrup, and shredded coconut. It is tasty, fragrant and colourful. 

This cake is also popular in Greece, and is called Ravani cake. Butter and shredded coconut are added. However, Egyptian Rawani does not contain butter and shredded coconut.

Egyptian Delights 12：

Zabadee el Mishmish 

Apricot Mousse

Zabadee el Mishmish is whisking apricot pulp, cottage cheese, yogurt and honey. Very yummy.

Egyptian Delights 13：

Kahk 

In Arabian language, 'Kahk" means cookies or biscuits. Kahk will be prepared in Eid al-Fitr, Christmas or marry off a daughter. Inside the cookie is Agameya （honey），walnuts, pistachio, lokoumi or empty. Icing sugar is sprinkled on top.

Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic festival. It starts when Ramadan is finished. It is also New Year for Muslim countries.

Egyptian Delights 14：

Bassima

When you see Bassima, you will think that it is Egyptian Delight 7 Basbousa. Although they both originated from Egypt, the soul of Basbousa is semolina while that of Bassima is coconut. Bassima merely uses all purpose flour; much coconut; soaked in syrup and decorated with nuts.

Egyptian Delights 15：

Egyptian Goulash  

Egyptian Filo Meat Pie

Goulash is a traditional dish of Egypt. It is fragrant and crispy. It was originated in Egypt and spread to Mediterranean district. The outer layer is filo dough. The filling usually is minced beef, sometimes, it can be white cheese either Gebna bēḍa or Domyaṭi , mint, spinach, or mix of spinach and minced beef. It is the predecessor of beef pie. Very  delicious and one cannot stop eating!

Egyptian Delights 16：：

Egyptian Torte  

Torte means cake. Egyptian Torte has 3 layers, each layer is biscuit, custard, fresh cream, caramel and hazelnuts. Filling is crispy. It is fragrant and delicious.

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Publisher： Chef Kar Delight