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 +====== Damietta Cuisine ======
  
 +==== Roz Damietta bil Samak ====
 +Rice cooked in fish stock, often served with fried Nile perch or tilapia; aromatic and delicate. [([[https://www.theegyptiancook.com/post/recipe-fishs-rice|The Egyptian Cook]])]
 +
 +==== Shrimp Mahshi ====
 +Damietta’s famous shrimp stuffed with rice and herbs, lightly spiced and baked in tomato sauce. [([[https://www.facebook.com/dianemorriseycooking/videos/this-baked-shrimp-dish-is-hearty-and-delicious-and-comes-together-so-quickly-the/1220004173011277/|Facebook]])]
 +
 +==== Crab Tagine (Krab Tajin) ====
 +Fresh crabs slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and garlic; rich, aromatic, and coastal. [([[https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/seafood-tomato-tagine-recipe|Great British Chefs]])]
 +
 +==== Molokhia bil Samak ====
 +Green molokhia leaves cooked with fresh fish stock, giving it a lighter, brinier flavor than meat-based versions. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iAGKs1M7Tk|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Fattah Damietta Style ====
 +Layered rice, bread, and garlic-vinegar sauce topped with fish or chicken; simpler and lighter than Cairo versions. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/egyptian-fatta-recipe-7109578|Serious Eats]])]
 +
 +==== Samak Mashwi (Grilled Fish) ====
 +Whole fish marinated with garlic, lemon, and cumin, grilled over open flames—classic street and home preparation. [([[https://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/8952424|Cookpad]])]
 +
 +==== Shrimp Sayadiya ====
 +Coastal rice dish with caramelized onions and small shrimp; sweeter and more aromatic than inland variants. [([[https://edibleseattle.com/recipe/main-dishes/sayadieh-upside-down-fish-shrimp-rice-pilaf/|Edible Seattle]])]
 +
 +==== Bamia bil Samak ====
 +Okra cooked with fish broth and tomato, thickened slightly with rice flour—a regional twist on the classic stew. [([[https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4V1Xk9xTWr/|Instagram]])]
 +
 +==== Damietta White Cheese Plate ====
 +Soft, mild Delta cheese served with bread, olives, and herbs; commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch. [([[https://anycheese.com/types/domiati/|Any Cheese]])]
 +
 +==== Shamsi Bread (Sun-Fermented Loaf) ====
 +Thin flatbread made with sun-leavened dough, giving it a mild sour aroma and soft texture. [([[https://brwbmm.wordpress.com/2021/04/19/egyptian-sun-bread/|BRWBMM]])]
 +
 +==== Calamari Mahshi ====
 +Squid stuffed with rice, tomato, and herbs, baked gently in olive oil and tomato sauce. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCGDwYue4UA|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Crab Roe Patties ====
 +Fried crab eggs seasoned lightly with chili and coriander; crisp outside, creamy inside. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hUoLu1q2i0|You Tube]])]
 +
 +==== Rice with Dill and Lemon ====
 +Simple yet fragrant rice dish highlighting local dill and fresh citrus, commonly paired with seafood. [([[https://somuchfoodblog.com/lemon-dill-rice/|So Much Food]])]
 +
 +==== Fried Small Fish (Sayadi Street Style) ====
 +Tiny Nile fish seasoned, lightly floured, and deep-fried; a classic coastal snack. [([[https://urbanfarmandkitchen.com/sayadieh-middle-eastern-fried-fish-with-spiced-rice/|Urban Farm and Kitchen]])]
 +
 +==== Damietta Date and Honey Dessert ====
 +Local dates baked or stuffed with honey and nuts; a traditional Delta sweet. [([[https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJQH0nKSptp/|Instagram]])]
 +
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damietta_cuisine.txt · Last modified: 2026/01/19 01:35 by aga