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| + | ====== Faiyum Cuisine ====== | ||
| + | ==== Samak Qaruni ==== | ||
| + | Fresh fish from Lake Qarun grilled or baked with garlic, cumin, and lemon—briny and mineral-rich. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Faiyum Sayadeya ==== | ||
| + | Fisherman’s rice cooked in dark onion broth, paired with lake fish rather than sea fish. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Molokhia bil Samak Qarun ==== | ||
| + | Molokhia soup made with Lake Qarun fish stock, lighter and subtly saline. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Dried Fish Stew (Feseekh Qaruni) ==== | ||
| + | Sun-dried lake fish rehydrated and simmered, reflecting ancient preservation techniques. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Faiyum Duck with Wheat ==== | ||
| + | Duck slow-cooked with cracked wheat or freekeh, rich and deeply comforting. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Shamsi Oasis Bread ==== | ||
| + | Sun-fermented bread baked in open-air ovens, with a distinct aroma and chewy texture. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Bamia Faiyumi ==== | ||
| + | Okra stew cooked with garlic and tomato, slightly thicker and more rustic. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Ful bil Zeit Qaruni ==== | ||
| + | Fava beans dressed with oil, cumin, and lemon, commonly eaten with lake fish meals. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Dates Stuffed with Nuts ==== | ||
| + | Local dates filled with almonds or walnuts, served as a nourishing dessert. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Lentil and Barley Soup ==== | ||
| + | Hearty soup combining lentils and barley, well-suited to oasis climate. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Rice with Dill and Coriander ==== | ||
| + | Aromatic rice dish highlighting fresh herbs grown around the oasis. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Lake Fish Roe Patties ==== | ||
| + | Fried patties made from Qarun fish eggs, crisp outside and creamy inside. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Vegetable Tagine (Oasis Style) ==== | ||
| + | Mixed vegetables baked slowly in clay pots, lightly spiced and aromatic. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Sweet Wheat Porridge ==== | ||
| + | Wheat cooked with milk, sugar, and samna, a traditional comfort food. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Tamarind or Date Drink ==== | ||
| + | Cooling beverage made from tamarind or dates, prized for desert heat. [([[https:// | ||
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