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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://www.instagram.com/reel/DG8pA02vRGR/|Instagram]])]
 +
 +==== Faiyum Sayadeya ====
 +Fisherman’s rice cooked in dark onion broth, paired with lake fish rather than sea fish. [([[https://zaatarandzaytoun.com/sayadieh/|Zaatar and Zaytoun]])]
 +
 +==== Molokhia bil Samak Qarun ====
 +Molokhia soup made with Lake Qarun fish stock, lighter and subtly saline. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4220fThLPrE|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Dried Fish Stew (Feseekh Qaruni) ====
 +Sun-dried lake fish rehydrated and simmered, reflecting ancient preservation techniques. [([[https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20170323-the-deadly-dish-people-love-to-eat|BBC]])]
 +
 +==== Faiyum Duck with Wheat ====
 +Duck slow-cooked with cracked wheat or freekeh, rich and deeply comforting. [([[https://cookingwithgaul.com/2017/12/19/duck-in-fusha/|Cooking with Gaul]])]
 +
 +==== Shamsi Oasis Bread ====
 +Sun-fermented bread baked in open-air ovens, with a distinct aroma and chewy texture. [([[https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/shamsi-bread/|Fondazione Slow Food]])]
 +
 +==== Bamia Faiyumi ====
 +Okra stew cooked with garlic and tomato, slightly thicker and more rustic. [([[https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP7_O21D96t/|Instagram]])]
 +
 +==== Ful bil Zeit Qaruni ====
 +Fava beans dressed with oil, cumin, and lemon, commonly eaten with lake fish meals. [([[https://hadiaslebanesecuisine.com/blog/?p=14029|Hadias Lebanese Cuisine]])]
 +
 +==== Dates Stuffed with Nuts ====
 +Local dates filled with almonds or walnuts, served as a nourishing dessert. [([[https://wellwornapron.com/orange-nut-stuffed-dates/|Well-Worn Apron]])]
 +
 +==== Lentil and Barley Soup ====
 +Hearty soup combining lentils and barley, well-suited to oasis climate. [([[https://www.bowlofdelicious.com/lentil-barley-soup/|Bowl of Delicious]])]
 +
 +==== Rice with Dill and Coriander ====
 +Aromatic rice dish highlighting fresh herbs grown around the oasis. [([[https://food52.com/recipes/66356-green-garden-herby-basmati-rice-with-basil-mint-chives-rosemary|Food52]])]
 +
 +==== Lake Fish Roe Patties ====
 +Fried patties made from Qarun fish eggs, crisp outside and creamy inside. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O15YYh_M46s|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Vegetable Tagine (Oasis Style) ====
 +Mixed vegetables baked slowly in clay pots, lightly spiced and aromatic. [([[https://www.themediterraneandish.com/moroccan-vegetable-tagine-recipe/|The Mediterranean Dish]])]
 +
 +==== Sweet Wheat Porridge ====
 +Wheat cooked with milk, sugar, and samna, a traditional comfort food. [([[https://www.facebook.com/100063554733710/videos/lets-make-a-delicious-wheat-porridgebreakfast-idea/931182618299645/|Facebook]])]
 +
 +==== Tamarind or Date Drink ====
 +Cooling beverage made from tamarind or dates, prized for desert heat. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6CTyNBfPms|YouTube]])]
 +
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faiyum_cuisine.txt · Last modified: 2026/01/20 01:31 by aga