Egypt

Recipes and stories from an ancient land

Rawah Badrawi author Suzanne Zeidy author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Watkins Media Limited

Published:8th Sep '26

Should be back in stock very soon

Egypt cover

Egypt is one of the world’s oldest civilizations with diverse landscapes, people and cultures. This gorgeous cookbook will take you on a unique journey to explore Egypt’s magic via its rich culinary history and the rituals that surround it, with over 140 recipes thoughtfully curated from all over the country and reimagined for a modern home cook. SEA - try Grouper Freekeh from Port Said, Stuffed Duck from Damietta, Shakshuka with Olives, Feta & Mint from Marsa Matruh or Fishermen's Soup from Alexandria. DESERT - serve up Mustard Greens Risotto from Dakhla Oasis, Lamb & Pumpkin Tagine with Couscous from Siwa or Stuffed Pigeon from Fayoum. RIVER - discover Fava Puree with Frizzled Onions from Minya, Halva Cream Brioche Buns from Kafr El Sheikh, Cumin Braised Beef from Luxor or Jute Mallow Omelet from Aswan. MOUNTAIN - Enjoy the sweet delicacy of a Bedouin Tea Poached Pear and a traditional Mount Sinai Breakfast Spread. The authors have also included a bonus, short Cairo section which includes heirloom recipes from carefully picked Cairene families famous for their signature dishes. Part culinary album, part travelogue, this book will finally open up the tastes, aromas, history and love entwined in Egyptian cooking to the world, sparking conversation about ancient cooking methods and ingredients, and the ways in which cultures change across time. The authors will visit extraordinary places, gathering recipes from Egyptians of all backgrounds: matriarchs, monks, bedouins, Nubians, Nile River farmers, urban socialites and many more.

“I love this book – a captivating journey through a beautiful ancient land exploring its regional foods while offering insights into history and local culture."
– Claudia Roden CBE, Cookbook Writer & Cultural Anthropologist

"Outstanding, fascinating, exquisite and magnificent, beautifully written & gorgeously illustrated."
– Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The World: A Family History

"In this stunning volume filled with evocative travelogues, irresistible recipes and gorgeous photography, Egypt's rich food culture finally gets its long overdue tribute."
– Anya Von Bremzen, authour of National Dish

"Beautifully written and artistically photographed, this book is a journey into the multi-ethnic past of Egypt ... It all comes together in a panoramic view of Egyptian food that we have never seen before."
– Bobby Chinn, chef, TV presenter and restaurateur

"This ambitious, highly-visual book unveils Egypt’s culinary landscape in a way that has never been seen before. Educational, regional, historical yet inviting, it celebrates the hidden gems of flavours and ingredients from across the country."
– Philip Juma, Chef & Founder of Juma Kitchen

ISBN: 9781848994478

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420 pages

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