Egypt's strong Arab eating customs
Egypt is one of the centers of ancient civilizations in the world. Ancient Egypt was one of the world's four major ancient civilizations and the earliest kingdom in the world. It has a very obvious Arab flavor with African characteristics in terms of life and eating habits, especially Alexandria.
Ancient Egyptians had two meals a day, which later changed to three meals. Breakfast is mostly cheese, bread and coffee. Lunch and dinner are more particular, and meat, rice, pasta and fruits are commonly used. There are also many types of bread, including corn, barley and sorghum. And their rice is not only used as a side dish, but also as a staple food. They called rice food "Rozet". Similar rice is "Fudi·Montemontes", which is stewed with red beans, lemon, vegetable oil, barley, etc. Eating with the rice is "Eli Marokhe", a soup made with fat goose and broth as the main ingredients, adding spice grass, fried garlic and chopped parsley.
There are two styles of cooking in Egypt: French cooking and Italian cooking are popular in wealthy families; the other is in poor families, where Arabic cooking is the main flavor. Spicy dishes are popular among the Egyptian public. Scallion, garlic and peppers are added to various dishes.
The characteristics of cooking ingredients are: the extensive use of rice, soybeans, mutton, goat meat, poultry and eggs; the large consumption of cheese (goat cheese type) and acid products; the preference for using vegetables as dishes; and the popularity of fish dishes in coastal areas. But one thing is special, that is, Egyptians do not eat pork.
Mutton roasted on coke, as well as "Babafu" sold on the street like fried corn sold in Paris in winter, and potato products are all foods that Egyptians like to eat. Very popular snacks include dates, extra sweet lemons and "Kanawa" made of almond dough, sugar-soaked garlic, fried bean balls, and Turkish almonds. The main hot drink is tea, and the most popular cold drinks are chilled fruit juice and sugarcane juice.
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Egyptians also particularly like to eat sweets. These delicious foods are not only necessary on fasting days, but also necessary when friends invite guests to dinner. Food production also has a strong North African color and Arabic flavor. For example, a machine-fermented dough cake that adds honey, vitamins, and seasonings to flour is popular among people from all walks of life. The government also subsidizes it and sells for a lower price than flour.
The most famous of these is the "Kunafa". The method is to mix the white flour into a paste, place the cream on a large plate or pan, and then place it on the heat; then place the mixed batter in a colander, shake evenly, and shake the handle of the spoon to make the batter fall through the spoon hole. Drop it into thin threads, drop it on a heated pan, and fry the shredded noodles until slightly crispy, making the "Kuna method".
on different religious festivals. Egypt also has different holiday foods, such as braised beans and desserts during Ramadan; dried fish and sugary snacks are eaten during Eid al-Fitr; salted fish, green onions and onions are eaten during Wen Feng Festival; roasted mutton and fried dough cakes are eaten during Zai Mu Festival. Among them, the most popular sweet tooth in Ramadan is called "Gaitaif". This is a food similar to my country's dumplings, except that it is big, three times that of my country's dumplings. Moreover, the "dumpling filling" is made of dried fruits such as raisins. It is fried in an oil pan without steaming or boiling after wrapping.
Egyptians also strictly abide by Islamic rules in their diet. During Ramadan, fasting during the day and do not eat any forbidden food, nor do you eat red stew with juice and undercooked vegetables. They also attach great importance to washing their hands before eating, and also recite "In the name of God the Merciful". Eating habits use your right hand to grab food and say,"All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all things." However, it should be noted that they do not talk to others while eating, are prohibited from making noises when drinking hot soups and drinks, food cannot be returned after entering the mouth, and it is forbidden to touch utensils and food with their left hand.