Basbousa, also called Harissa, is a traditional Egyptian dessert. However, you can find it in almost all sweet shops and cafes throughout the MENA region and the Arab world. Most people use Semolina drenched in a sweet or sugary syrup to make this dessert.

The most exciting thing about this dessert is that it is easier to make and healthier enough to improve your overall wellbeing. It is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, iron, copper, and antioxidants that enhance your metabolism.

Ingredients

• Two Semolina
• One cup of sugar
• Two tablespoons of honey
• One teaspoon of baking powder
• Ten almonds
• A half cup of melted butter
• For the syrup, you will need the following ingredients
  • One cup of sugar
  • One cup of water
  • One tablespoon of lemon juice
  • One tablespoon of rose petals (dried)

Instructions

Follow these steps for Basbousa:

1. Whip or Whisk sugar, Semolina, and baking powder in a large-sized bowl
2. Add melted butter and yogurt to the bowl
3. Mix well to create a thicker batter
4. Pour the batter into a baking pan
5. Make sure you grease the baking pan
6. Bake for at least 45 minutes to achieve a golden brown surface

For the syrup, you will have to follow these steps:

1. Boil water in a pan and add lemon juice, dried rose petals, and sugar
2. Boil these ingredients for 10-15 minutes to thicken the syrup
3. Pour the syrup over the hot cake
4. Set aside for 60 minutes, so the cake absorbs the syrup
5. Serve to your family or friends
6. You can eat it as an evening snack or full-fledged meal
7. Serving it with coffee or black tea is more enjoyable

Knafeh is a famous Egyptian dessert prepared throughout the Middle East. You can find it in almost all Middle Eastern restaurants and consume it to satisfy your taste buds, thanks to the delicious, rich, sweet flavors of cheese and syrup. Let us get started with the Knafeh recipe. Read on!

Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients for the syrup

• Four cups of granulated sugar
• Two cups or 500ml of water
• One teaspoon of lemon juice

Make available the following ingredients for Knafeh

• A half kilogram of shredded phyllo dough
• One kilogram of grated mozzarella cheese
• One to two cups of butter
• Orange food coloring
• ¾ cup of crushed pistachios

Instructions

For the syrup, you have to follow these steps:

1. Mix water, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot
2. Place the pot over medium-high heat
3. Stir until the sugar dissolves
4. Now remove the pot from the heat and set it aside to cool

For the Knafeh, you will follow these steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Thaw the phyllo dough and transfer it to a bowl
3. Use your hands to pull the strands apart
4. Break the stands into smaller pieces
5. Pour the melted butter and coloring over the phyllo
6. Use your hands to mix the butter and foot coloring with phyllo
7. Spread half the dough in a round cake pan
8. Spread the cheese over the dough
9. Cover the cheese with a small amount of dough
10. Cover the edges to seal the cheese
11. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes
12. Remove from the oven and flip over onto a plate
13. Spoon the syrup over the Knafeh
14. Adjust the syrup based on your taste
15. Use crushed pistachios for topping and decoration
16. You can refrigerate the Knafeh
17. Warm the Knafeh for 20-30 seconds in the microwave before serving

Sayadiyah Fish is not only famous in Egypt but also Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. It contains basmati rice and fish, and you can serve it with fish broth or green salad to satisfy your family’s taste buds. The total preparation time is two hours. Let us get started!

Ingredients

• You will need the following ingredients for the broth
  • 100 grams of butter
  • One pack of aromatic herbs
  • 200 grams of onions
  • Nine garlic cloves
  • 200 grams of leek
  • 250 grams of carrot
  • 150 grams of mushroom
  • Two kilograms of fish bones and locos
  • One teaspoon of anise star
  • One teaspoon of coriander
  • One teaspoon of cumin
  • A half teaspoon of black pepper
  • One cinnamon stick
  • Four pieces of carnation
  • Six pieces of cardamom
  • Three liters of water
  • One teaspoon of salt
  • Two tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 100 milliliter of white grapes juice
• You will need the following ingredients for preparing rice
  • One kilogram of locos fish
  • Three cups of basmati rice
  • 130 grams of butter
  • One tablespoon of black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • Two tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Six sliced onions
  • Corn oil for frying
• You will need the following ingredients for the sauce
  • Fish broth
  • A half teaspoon of black pepper
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • One tablespoon of butter for serving

Instructions

• Preparing the fish broth requires the following steps
  • Heat your oven to 220 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Add onion, butter, and fish to the grilling pan
  • Grill the mixture until you cook it properly
  • Pour some butter into a pot and heat over a high temperature
  • Add veggies and cook for 10-15 minutes
  • Add cooked fish bones, lemon juice, and white grapes
  • Remove frying leftovers over medium-low heat
  • Add water, spices, aromatic packages, and salt
  • Leave the mixture to boil
  • Now remove the surface bubbles and cover it
  • Cook for 30 minutes over low heat
  • Drain the broth
• Cooking the rice requires the following steps:
  • Fry the onions until they have a golden brown color
  • Set aside half of the fried onions for topping or garnishing
  • Add fish broth to friend onions
  • Leave the mixture to boil for 25-30 minutes
  • Drain and keep the fish broth
  • Put the butter in a pot and melt it until it is golden
  • Add the rice and fry for another four minutes
  • Add spices and season the rice with pepper and salt
  • Add fish broth and cover it
  • Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes
  • Cook the fish with broth for about 5-10 minutes
  • Put the rice on a large plate and fish over its surface
  • Use friend onions for garnishing
  • Serve with sauce and enjoy the delicious dish

Bessara is one of the traditional Egyptian dishes characterized by creamy dip and flavors from fava beans and fresh green herbs. Most people layer Bessara with fresh garlic, ground coriander, and cumin. You can garnish Bessara with crispy onions and toasted almonds. Here is the list of ingredients and the step-by-step procedure to make Bessara at your home. Read on!

Ingredients

• One pound or 16 ounces of fava beans
• Ten tablespoons of olive oil
• One cup of sliced yellow onion
• Three tablespoons of chopped garlic
• One or two teaspoons of ground coriander
• One teaspoon of ground cumin
• One cup of chopped cilantro
• One cup of fresh parsley
• A half cup of chopped dill
• ¾ cup of water
• One tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• One or two teaspoons of salt
• ¼ cup of sliced and toasted almonds

Instructions

1. Add some salt to the water and add it to the pot
2. Bring the pot to a boil
3. Now add fava beans to the pot and simmer for two minutes
4. Drain well and set aside to cool
5. Remove beans from pods and set aside
6. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet
7. Add onion to the skillet and stir until it is golden brown
8. Now heat four tablespoons of olive in a clean skillet
9. Heat the olive oil and add green onion, garlic, cumin, and coriander
10. Cook for at least 2-3 minutes
11. Now add fava beans and cook for 5-10 minutes
12. Remove from heat and set aside to cool
13. Transfer fava bean mixture to the blender
14. Add parsley, cilantro, water, dill, lemon juice, and salt
15. Blend these ingredients and transfer them to the serving bowl
16. Use toasted almonds for topping
17. Service with pita wedges
18. Enjoy!

Feteer Meshaltet is delicious Egyptian food characterized by multiple layers of dough with loads of butter and ghee sandwiched between the dough. It is one of the most famous pastries in Egypt and the Middle East. The best thing about Feteer is that it requires simple ingredients. So, you can easily make Feteer Meshaltet at home. Read on!

Ingredients

• Four cups of all-purpose flour
• One or two cups of tap water
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• One cup of unsalted butter
• ¼ cup of ghee or oil

Instructions

1. Combine the flour and salt
2. Add one cup of water and knead the flour
3. Set aside the dough for ten minutes
4. Make six to eight balls
5. Heat ghee or butter and pout it into a bowl
6. Apply the warm butter to the dough balls
7. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes
8. Preheat your oven to 550 degrees Fahrenheit
9. Fold the dough and add the butter mixture in between it
10. Set aside the ball and make the next one
11. Place the ball on a 10-inch pie or baking dish
12. Make sure it is side down
13. Use butter to top the balls
14. Place the balls in the oven for 10-15 minutes
15. Once the Feteer starts to puff, turn it upside down
16. Add a small amount of butter on top and cover for a few minutes
17. The purpose is to avoid it from getting dry
18. Serve your family or friends and enjoy