#hamam mahshi

[vegehana-food]

✿ ハマム・マシュイ | Hamam Mahshi ・ハマムhamamは鳩、マシュイは焼くという意味の言葉。鳩のローストです。鳩を開いた後、こんがりと丸焼きにしたもの。鳩は身の部分が少なく肉質が堅めなので、噛みごた��あり、かめばかむほど味わいがある感じ。鶏などに比べて小ぶりなので一人で1羽ぺろりと食べられます。 サラダや豆のスープなどを付け合わせにいただくとバランスが良くておいしいです。エジプトでは日本にはなじみのない鳩やウサギの肉もしばしば食べられています。観光客向けのレストランではローストだけでなく、マフシーと呼ばれる鳩に米やフェリーク（緑小麦）を詰めて焼いた料理などがメニューに並ぶ。鳩は鳩料理の専門店があるほど、人気の食材です。鳩は遠くまで飛べるので精が付くと珍重されているのが理由の一つです。

[punigamefoodie]

Hamam Mahshi

"An Egyptian traditional recipe. Spiced dove is stuffed with rice and a gravy sauce. Wonderful aroma!"

[egyptatours]

flavors of authentic Egyptian cuisine Egypta-Tours

When it comes to exploring the rich culinary heritage of Egypt, one cannot miss out on the diverse and flavorful dishes that grace its tables. Let's take a gastronomic journey through the top 10 dishes in Egypt that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

1. **Koshari**: This national dish of Egypt is a delightful mix of lentils, rice, pasta, and crispy fried onions topped with a tangy tomato sauce and garlic vinegar dressing.

2. **Ful Medames**: A traditional Egyptian breakfast staple made from slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and cumin. It is often enjoyed with bread or pickles.

3. **Mahshi**: Vegetarians rejoice with this dish where vegetables like zucchinis, peppers, and grape leaves are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and spices.

4. **Molokhia**: A nutritious green soup made from finely chopped jute leaves cooked with garlic and coriander served over rice or bread.

5. **Hawawshi**: A popular street food item consisting of spiced minced meat stuffed into pita bread then baked or grilled to perfection.

6. **Roz Bel Laban**: Indulge in this creamy rice pudding dessert flavored with rose water and topped with nuts for a sweet ending to your meal

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7. **Kofta**: Deliciously seasoned ground meat skewers grilled to perfection served alongside rice or bread along with tahini sauce.

8. **Hamam Mahshi**: Pigeon lovers will relish this delicacy where pigeons are stuffed with fragrant rice then roasted or stewed in a savory tomato-based sauce.

9. **Umm Ali**: Treat yourself to this delectable Egyptian bread pudding made from layers of pastry soaked in sweetened milk garnished with nuts and raisins.

10. **Basbousa**: A mouthwatering semolina cake soaked in syrup flavored with rose water or orange blossom water then topped with almonds for an irresistible dessert option

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Embark on a culinary adventure through Egypt by savoring these top 10 dishes that showcase the country's vibrant flavors and cultural richness like no other!

[childofsekhmet]

Therapy Homework 2

Trigger Warning(s): Near death experience, Ritual Sacrifice, Blood and Harm, Self-harm, Self-loathing.

My therapist says I should try to power through writing what happened to me and my brother. What I did to my brother. I feel queasy and nervous just thinking about it. She says that that is normal. She also says that focusing on my breathing will help. She said smell the flowers then blow out the candles. Here we go.

It was my eldest sister's birthday party. The boys played soccer, men set up the tables for food and gifts, women cooked the food, and the girls helped where they could. Normal crap. Until I'm bringing a tray of Hamam Mahshi and the boys piled on top of each other fighting for the ball. The scent of blood overcame me in a gust of wind. There were a couple different blood samples but one overpowered the rest. I took a deep breath, and it was like standing in the middle of a confectionary during wedding season. Vanilla and coconut dominated the other scents. Pain. Screaming, I'm screaming. The skin on my hands started to rip, making way for claws I shouldn't have yet. My eyes normally shaded yellow, burned red and orange like a sunset during Sirius' rebirth. Then flashes of black. Red again, but it's blood. There's so much blood. I can hear more screams now. I think there was a roar. A deafening bang. It's black again but cold. Empty. I'm not breathing. I feel like I slammed into my body. My body was shifting from an animal form to my mortal form. I didn't feel anything until I was laid on a cot and locked in a room. My head pounded with fury and my hands ached. My back and chest felt tight and burned. I could feel miniscule shrapnel being pushed out of my body. My gums burned and bled. I tried to undress when the smell of blood on my clothes began creeping in my nose, but my back and chest refuted with fire and lightning. My eldest sister could be heard screaming through tears to put me down. I heard many agree. I froze. Waiting to hear someone fight on my behalf. My heartbeat filled my ears, filled the room. No one spoke up for me. Then the door was being unlocked. I couldn't move from the cot. I don't think I was breathing.

It was my eldest brother. His face masked with shame and sadness. I could only shake and cry. I was going to die by my own family, this was the only thought flooding my head. The room was spinning, and I felt like I was going to throw up. His face began showing doubt then determination and then he picked me up and ran to the car. My sister chased after us. I don't remember what she said but it shook my brother as he drove to the Pharoah's temple. He explained everything to the council, who then told the Pharoah before he saw us. I was wrapped in a curtain to hide my sin-stained clothes. The Pharoah came out and we performed the ceremonial bow for him. He allowed us to rise and just stared at me. Head to toe in concentration. He asked my brother what he expected him to do. Pardon me? Banish me? Lock up or execute our family? My brother got back on his knees and begged for him to enforce his protection laws for unwilling sacrifices. I guess if you don't know I should add, sacrificing children of Sekhmet back to Bastet was the traditional response. Many families sacrificed their own members for a gods' favor. The Pharoah changed the laws after a divine vision. And now I am saved but mandated to therapy and not allowed back at my family home, for everyone's safety. I guess I'm a ward of the state now. My brother is the only one that visits me. My dad called me once for a couple short minutes.

My heart keeps shredding and I keep crying. Every time I remember the last time I saw my family I feel like I'm dying. I get this void in my belly then it ices over. I can't stop shaking and my legs go numb. I can't hold onto a single thought except that I am a monster and should have died. I saw the article about the incident yesterday and they leaked pictures of my brother's injuries at the healers. I threw up and still feel like I will when I think of it. He was missing so many parts and so much skin. I can't... I can't explain anymore but I shouldn't be here anymore. My innocent brother has been maimed and scarred for life. We're not even supposed to get claws in our first life. I ripped my claws out after I figured out how to release them. The healer scolded me, said they'll grow back. We'll see.

I am a true abomination. And I don't deserve to live.

Until next time,

Bastet's Disgrace

[trekkienatural]

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

aight you’re chaotic as hell and we’re doing menanatural shit half the time we talk so:

cas somehow learned how to make çiğköfte (probably from sam) and eventually jack and claire and eileen learn how so dean is the only one in the family that can’t make çiğköfte

before john dies, dean punches him at least once. when he comes back, cas gets at least one punch in too. and so does sam.

dean’s comfort food is still hamam mahshi. sam still thinks it’s gross because “we don’t eat friends, dean”. (sam’s happens to be pizza with çiğköfte on it because he’s Like That)

dean is still obsessed with american rock and stuff but he mostly just plays protest songs and the obsession with protest songs really kicks in after the revolution. cas likes the protest songs more than the rock. sam just wants him to stop playing music at two in the morning (but he likes it)

i still think before hunts dean and sam would do a prayer speedrun and cas would just point out “that’s not how you pray” 

CURLY HAIRED DEAN CURLY HAIRED DEAN

OH EVEN BETTER: CURLY HAIRED SAM

[wanderlusttips]

Khám phá nền ẩm thực Syria đầy mê hoặc

Khám phá nền ẩm thực Syria đầy mê hoặc

Nền ẩm thực Syria khiến người ta thương nhớ mãi không quên. Nếu có cơ hội du lịch đến đất nước này thì nhất định bạn đừng bỏ lỡ dịp thưởng thức những món ăn sau đây.

[rpi]

KIBBEH

Món ăn này được làm từ thịt cừu giã nhuyễn trộn với các loại gia vị và nhào cùng bột mỳ, ăn kèm với nước sốt sữa chua. Món kibbeh cũng có nhiều loại khác nhau, và nổi tiếng nhất là món kibbeh nayee (kibbeh thô hoặc…

[nileholiday-blog1]

Things To Do & See During Luxor Holidays - What’s Not To Be Missed!

Luxor, then Thebes happen to be the capital of ancient Egypt is situated on the east bank of the river Nile in southern Egypt. Luxor is home to many temples, tombs and monuments that makes it a sought after tourist destination. Travellers gets hold of some of the exceptional artifacts and ruins lying within its architectural monuments. We assure a wonderful getaway to the most majestic temples such as the Valley of the king, the Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut temple, Luxor temple through the Luxor Tours offered by us!

Major Attractions To Explore During Luxor Holidays

Luxor Temple: Situated at the centre of Luxor city, Luxor temple is a large ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. It is located on the eastern bank of river Nile.  The temple which is commissioned by Amenhotep III in three phases is marvellously crafted using sandstone blocks from Nubia and is well preserved. Luxor temple is one of the major attractions during the Luxor Holidays.

Karnak Temple: Karnak temple dedicated to God Amun Re, his wife Mut and their son Montu. The Karnak temple complex is a vast open space comprising of a number of pylons, chapels, remains of temples, and other ancient buildings. This temple space was the main place of worship in ancient Egypt. The great temple of Amun is the central and the largest temple that serves as an example of Pharonic era architecture and engineering brilliance. We take you thoroughly through the history and significance of these magnificent temples during your Luxor Tours.

Valley of the Kings: During your Luxor Egypt Tours, you will be guided through the Valley of the Kings which happen to be the burial ground for some of the famous kings of Egypt. The valley lies on the western bank of river Nile. This place has nearly about 63 royal tombs which are decorated with religious texts and images. Everything is so enchanting here that you surely would not want to miss visualizing these beautifully crafted ancient remains during your Luxor Holidays.      

Luxor Tour has so much to offer to its visitors among which Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Habu temple, Dendara Temple, Abydos temple, Valley of the Nobles etc are also very popular.

What Not To Miss During The Luxor Tours

Luxor has in store a wide range of activities and entertainment options for its tourists.

Luxor Air Balloon Ride: It’s exciting how you view things from above the sky. One such option that Luxor provide is air balloon ride. How interesting it would be to look at the world’s largest museum from some feet above the ground? Plan your Egypt Tours with Nile Holiday and you won’t regret your decision.

Luxor Nile Tour: Sailing across the Nile River and discovering the hidden gems throughout is something that you would definitely not want to miss. River Nile flows across the Luxor city and one can stop on the way to visit the famous temples and spend thrilling and romantic sunsets by the bay!

Sound and light show at Karnak Temples: Karnak light and sound show during the evenings is an attractive part of Luxor Excursions. The shows narrate achievements and events of ancient Egypt giving in depth knowledge of its vast history and constructional brilliance. Book your tour with Nile Holiday and do not miss to enjoy those quintessential Luxor Attractions.

Local Cuisine and delicacies: We suggest you to take some time out during your Luxor tour and relish the local delicacies of Egypt. Delicious local dinner dishes made with fresh seasonal vegetables and rich flavours will certainly make your day and leave you wanting for more. Must-try dishes include aish baladi (Egypt's version of pita bread), hamam mahshi (pigeon stuffed with rice or wheat), mouloukhiya (a stew made of rabbit or chicken, garlic and mallow – a leafy green vegetable) and ful medammes (seasoned mashed fava beans commonly enjoyed at breakfast). Or if you trust our taste buds our local guide can also suggest you with better options.

Nile Holiday not only plan your Luxor Tours but also go an extra mile in making your Egypt Tours comfortable, enjoyable and a memorable experience. With our Luxor Holidays, you go back home taking with you tonnes of good memories for life! So, what are you waiting for hurry up and book your trip with us!

[egypttoursclub]

AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT WITH EGYPT VACATION PACKAGES

To unwind and to refresh the mind we all need vacation to travel and explore new places. Travelling improves one’s health and it widens people’s mentality. It brings joy and happiness to life. Everyone should travel as their choices and perspectives. Travelling helps us to know and appreciate different cultures, foods, festivals of difficult countries which actually broaden our lives’ perspectives and purposes. Travelling can break the monotony of life. It’s also a part of Education and History is an important subject.

Reminiscing one of the ancient civilizations in African continent would be one of the best options. Egypt holiday packages include Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and etc.

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and it is the main center for the Historical monuments and sculptures.

Egypt tour should be started from Cairo, as it has the connection with all the major places all over the world. Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum are the places of attraction in the city. Cairo Watch Tower offers a panoramic view of the whole city. Cairo is a center for a nice cultural activity. The city has two famous Opera Houses – Cairo Opera House and Khedivial Opera House. The city also organizes the International Film Festival.

 Some traditional foods of Egypt are Kushari, Shawarma. Falafel, Hamam Mahshi, Hawawshi etc.

Some tourist spots in Cairo city are—

       I.            Kom Ombo Temple – This temple is dedicated to the Gods Horus and Sobek. There are also some mummified animals inside the temple.

    II.            Sphinx of Giza and Pyramid – This is the place of World Wonders. Archeologists praise this place for the shape and geometric structures of pyramids.

III.            The Citadel, fortress of Saladin – At the foothills of Mokattam it is a beautiful place of Cairo.

IV.            Old Cairo – There is a fortress along the river Nile. Emperor Trajan established it.

    V.            Asfour Crystal Factory – The collection of bright crystal is awesome. One should have a visit here.

Ø  Alexandria is another famous city in Egypt. Seraphim Temple, Qayetbay Citadel, Montazah Palace are the places a tourist can mesmerize through.

Ø  The Nile River Cruise can be one of the special experiences of life. The cruise journey will show the tourist various temples and monuments around the city.

Ø  Aswan, another city of Egypt is special for its high altitude Dam and Philae Temple.

Ø  Abu Simbel is a village located about 240km southwest of Aswan. It is near the border of Sudan.

Ø  The place is the symbol of the Pharaoh’s reign. It is one of the most magnificent monuments and built by Ramses II.

Ø  Luxor is just 504 km from Cairo. It is connected through flight, train, bus and Metro.

 Some tourist spots of Luxor city are –

        I.            Karnak Temple – This is the old temple site and main religious center of the city.

    II.            Mummification Museum – The process of embalming and mummification can be experienced in this place.

III.            Temple of Hatshepsut – The temple is situated under a majestic cluster of cliffs. The architectural planning of this temple is appreciable.

IV.            Memnon Colossi – Two large statues are like two guards that are believed they are protecting Amenhotep.

    V.            Valley of the Kings – There are 63 tombs of different kings and soldiers. Tombs of two greatest Pharaohs Hatshepsut and Thutmose I are situated here.

 One should choose the best Egypt vacation packages which will include most of the significant places along the country. A good Egypt tour package should contain places like Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and etc.

Visiting the longest river Nile and the largest desert Sahara would be a special journey of one’s life. A traveler who likes to travel throughout the world must visit this country once in a lifetime to feel the vibes of ancient history.

[mysaldate]

So I went through Makai ouji Wikia once again and I almost died laughing at all the info provided. I never noticed there was even their favourite food!

Main characters: William Twining: Coffee Dantalion: Baphomet’s french course cooking Sitri: Sweets (ok, this one isn’t a surprise) Camio: Bitter food Uriel: Alcoholic beverages Isaac Morton: Berry tart

Angels: Michael: Omelette Raguel: Bananas Jeanne d’Arc: Quiche (french savoury pie) Metatron: Calisson Azrael: Hot plain water Zachariel: Mango Raphael: Lasagna Raziel: Snacks with alcohol Sandalphon: Raisin bun

Demons: Astaroth: Hamam mahshi (whatever that is) Beelzebub: Kebab Samael: Grapes Lucifer: Apples Amon: Cherries with syrup Mamon: Fish organ soup Eligos: Cinnamon Gilles de Rais: Kouign-amann Lamia: Strawberry tart

Humans: Solomon: Herbal tea (again, no surprise here) Mycroft Swallow: Pork saute Samuel Liddell Mathers: Herbal tea Maria Mollins: Candy apple Barton Twining: Sea turtle stew Ernest Crosby: Fruits

This stuff is pretty great xD Imagine drunk Uriel and Raziel xD Beelzebub and kebab, really? And why don’t we know Baalberith’s? C’mon, we know even Lucifer’s!

[renegadesepiida]

This weekend I snapped back into the realization that, hey, I like to cook. I haven’t been cooking or eating healthy food for a while just cause I’ve been lazy, which is, of course, not good neither for me nor my wallet. So yesterday I went back to the grocery store and only bought food that I need to make into a meal. There, now, I can’t be as lazy anymore.

This train of thought about food makes me reminisce about meals that I have had in other countries, where people can be a bit more adventurous, or where the diets have evolved differently than ours. While some people will find this a bit shocking and maybe even disgusting I would recommend at least trying any of these tasty “meat” treats. *List in order of least to most odd, according to responses from people when I tell them. And I am not taking fish/sushi or shellfish because, one I’d be here all day [a lot of people don’t really like any seafood :( ] and two, because that’s been a staple of the American diet for a while and I only want to count the meat dishes that I thought were strange when I first tried them.

Escargot

Snails – of course, this dish isn’t uncommon here in the states, in fact, Northern California is where I first sampled it around the age of, maybe, 16(?). Escargot is much more common in France when I was visiting Paris for a week in 2014 with my friend Catherine we would always split the appetizer of 6 snails. The only reason that this makes the list is because a lot of people still look at me funny when I say that I’ve had the dish. While the squishier texture may turn some people off (I enjoy it), c’mon, guys it just tastes like garlic butter.

Goose Liver Pâté

This is another common dish for those rich folks, and while I was in France I wanted to try it, just once. I am not personally in favor of stuffing the life out of the geese or duck or any other bird people choose to do this too, and I even now I don’t know if it makes any of it taste better since I’ve still never had a normal goose or duck liver. Or, really, liver of any kind.

Reindeer/Venison

While deer or venison can be pretty normal with people who hunt, it wasn’t something that I grew up with, so when I tried a piece of deer sausage around the age of 12, without releasing what it was, I enjoyed it. After I found out I was a bit sad, but soon after I didn’t really care. Now, though you can get venison at certain burger places, and it’s good don’t get me wrong, but it’s not quite the same. Reindeer on the other side of the world, Norway is where I had it as a delicious lean steak in a traditional restaurant in Bergen. Reindeer tend to be smaller that other deer, and is less gamey, probably because they have been more or less domesticated.

Moose

Yummy Norwegian moose is the only kind of moose I’ve had. It is tougher and a bit gamier than venison, but still good. I got the purest taste, but I enjoyed it most when it was a meat option on the top of a breakfast “sandwich”. Even wanted to bring some home, but customs doesn’t allow any meat to be brought from Norway, even when it’s store bought and still package sealed.

  Emu

If anyone has ever had ostrich I assume it tastes like that, but I couldn’t say because I haven’t had ostrich. I just know that emu is good; it tasted like beef to me but was stringier. In the Australia of 2010, I had it on a pizza (and picked it off for the single flavor) at a restaurant called The Australian Heritage Hotel.

http://www.gourmantic.com/2011/03/01/australian-heritage-hotel-kangaroo-crocodile-the-rocks/

Never did try crocodile.

Pinnkjøtt

            The traditional Christmas dish, sheep ribs, which my uncle and aunt’s dad once got in the newspaper for is one of the best dishes in the world. While sheep or lamb ribs are common in the US, they aren’t prepared this way. After the main meat has been taken off the leftovers are frozen and then unfrozen and cooked in a big pot for the Christmas dinner feast. While each rib does not have an enormous quantity of meat on each, each bite is well worth it. Melt in your mouth delicious. Pair with mashed turnips (and/or potatoes) and sauerkraut (red and/or white pickled cabbage) or whatever else you want.

http://mylittlenorway.com/2009/12/pinnekjott/

    Armadillo and Coatimundi

Most people know armadillos from the southwestern US and Mexico, but they also are so common in Guatemala that they are eaten there, unlike the countries further north. The white-nosed coati is another mammal species from Guatemala. Every day we would see dozens of these animals sniffing around the forest ground searching for bugs to eat. With their tails in the air, they looked like backward brachiosauruses, adorable. One night when we stayed overnight in the city of Flores, on the island in Lake Petén Itza, during the Guatemalan independence celebration. While celebrations were happening all over the island our group of five went out for dinner. The plan was to follow our professor and guide because they told us that they were going to their favorite restaurant, which has exciting food we should try. After some wandering and hoping we found the right place, we walked through a closed door at the opening of an alley and found that we were in the restaurant the professor mentioned, due to the fact that we could see them sitting and drinking at a table. They informed us which of the dishes we should get. And the five of us ended up splitting a few orders of both. I tasted the armadillo first, and while it wasn’t bad, especially with the sauce, there were so many tiny bones, like a fish and it was gamier than I’d like. That was annoying to me, plus the meat didn’t taste good enough to put up with the bone issue. Moving to the coatis’ meat, wow, that meat was good. Light and tender, with a great sauce and no bones. Perfection.

I can’t say where the restaurant was or what it was even called. So for one of the best meals you may ever have, I wish you and myself (when I can get back) all the luck in the world.

http://www.enjoyguatemala.com/guatemala-lakes/

  Hamam Mahshi

When I mention that I ate pigeon in Egypt, people in the US tend to tilt their head and ask me if that was such a good idea. Of course, it was a great idea, the culture, including around food is different, but the ideas are the same. Unlike in the US pigeons in Egypt are not ‘rats with wings’ as we see them here, in many countries just like in Egypt, pigeons are raised like any other free-range farm animal. The one to two-year-old birds are killed for their meat, while the older ones continue mating, just like we raise cattle or poultry in the US. Except better because they are not fed hormones and such and have large cages outside where they can fly around on the roofs of buildings in the city. The main way to enjoy pigeon is to have it in a soup or get the full bird that has been stuffed with rice after the inside had been cleaned out. I say, at any time you could, try this meal. Not only is it nice to eat, but tearing it apart the correct way is also a fun challenge.

http://www.internationalcuisine.com/egypt-squab/

Kangaroo

Another delicious meat, which I first had at the Australian Heritage Hotel in 2010 on a pizza. Seriously, this was the best meat I have EVER had. It didn’t taste like anything I’ve tried before and then I get asked, “Oh, then, does it taste like chicken?” NO! It’s WAY BETTER than chicken. And I miss it a lot… Most people probably stare at me because of my over the top reaction, but I also get some people trying to guilt me, cause “kangaroos are so cute”. No friends, well yes, but no. In Australia, they are hunted regularly by “Roo Shooters” because of serious overpopulation issues with a few, if any, natural predators that are not extinct. So don’t feel too bad, plus the used the entire animal for other materials (for example a leather hat).

https://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/publications/kangaroo-shooting-code-compliance/kangaroos#poi

http://blogs.reuters.com/photographers-blog/2013/04/03/a-necessary-evil-the-kangaroo-cull/

  Lutefisk

Literally translated, ‘lye fish’ is a fermented fish dish from Scandinavian countries like Norway and Sweden. It is typically made from cod or another plain white fish that is easy to fish up in the North. When I say the name, listeners usually ask, “What is that?” And then when I respond with “fermented fish” I get ewwwws and grosses. It is a very good meal if made properly (like pretty much everything). If the fish isn’t unfrozen properly the meat will turn gelatinous, which is what most people find disgusting. I have found that with food, texture is seriously everything. Even though my aunt and younger cousin both hate lutefisk, even when my aunt’s dad prepares it. My older Norwegian cousin, uncle (mom’s brother), mom, sister, and I all love it but only get to have it up at the hytta (cabin). It is so good, especially with the bacon sauce to put on top (and I don’t even like bacon!) and I eat it with turnips, but potatoes are also an option.

https://whatscookingamerica.net/History/LutefiskHistory.htm

Grasshoppers, Ant larva, and Grubs

While traveling around the various states of Mexico we tasted maybe different kinds of food. The most apprehensive I ever was, was the second year, in central Mexico eating bugs. Yes, when I was a little kid I accidently ate an ant, but these were on purpose, all of them prepared by the cooks in the kitchen especially for us. The grubs were the introduction. Lightly fried and tossed in a bowl. They were the appetizers; both Kat (another girl on the trip) and I were the first to try them. And surprisingly, but unsurprisingly, the grubs seemed to taste good, but actually, they didn’t really taste like much of anything. A little vegetable oil and some salt made each one a savory cloud with a slight crunch. The ant larva was the next dish I tried; in the dish, mixed with a white sauce and probably different vegetables, the tiny balls of larva looked like couscous or quinoa. Because I was not apprehensive about trying this one I took between a quarter and a half of a teaspoon, it was not good. In fact, I wanted to spit it out it was so bad. Don’t let this discourage you, though, when I took the ant larva off the plate alone and ate it, it was much better. So whatever the ant larva was mixed with was what I disliked and not the bugs themselves. The last dish of insects, on a different day, in a different restaurant, in a different state, was little bowls of baby grasshoppers served to us with chips, salsa, and lime. The combination of chips, bug, and lime tasted just like salted lime and vinegar chips. Nothing wrong with that at all, and I definitely ate quite a few before my main dish arrived.

  Hvalbiff

Whale – specifically Minke whale from Norway. A highly controversial topic, which I would direct anyone to read a few articles for more information. I am in no sense of the word, an expert on the subject, but I do know a bit about whaling. And while I can never defend overfishing, like what Japan hunters do illegally with any whale they see, I can see the merits of Norway for greatly reducing the intake over the past several years and only hunting species that are not at risk of being endangered. In fact, these whales are of least concern, and just like their ancestors: Norwegians, Icelanders, etc. all use the entire animal. And let me just say, it also tastes similar to a lean steak, with less fat. My cousin and I bought one box from the grocery store and cooked it up for dinner; one box was more than enough for the both of us.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minke_whale

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/03/160331-norway-minke-whaling-fur-farms/

http://us.whales.org/issues/whaling-in-norway

  Around the world, you’ll find food that you may not have considered ever trying. But I always like to immerse myself in any culture I visit, not only is it respectful, but you’ll get a whole new experience and widen all horizons. Where ever you go the people living there have been there much longer, years, generations, centuries, and they know what they’re doing. I trust that they want to share the best of their lives with me as I would with them.

GO FORTH AND EAT FOOD!

Meet Some New Meat This weekend I snapped back into the realization that, hey, I like to cook. I haven’t been cooking or eating healthy food for a while just cause I’ve been lazy, which is, of course, not good neither for me nor my wallet.

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https://otavietnam.com/?p=21860 5 địa điểm du lịch độc đáo trên thế giới đã kịp in dấu chân các bạn trẻ Việt Nam! - Kỳ 1 Các câu chuyện đầy xúc cảm về những chuyến phiêu lưu có lẽ luôn là một đề tài rất “bén” và dễ mang người ta xích lại gần nhau hơn bao giờ hết. Chắc chúng ta ai cũng đã từng một lần túm tụm với hội chị em bạn dì để nói về hồi ức những chuyến đi và rồi bất giác đồng thanh: “Trái Đất gì mà chán phèo!!! Đi riết cũng hết chỗ để đi rồi!”. Những lúc cảm giác đó ùa về, thật sự chẳng cần gì hơn một cái đĩa bay để được về với hành tinh mẹ cho xong! Nhưng khoan vội đã. Nếu bạn đã đặt chân đến hết những nơi siêu hot, được giới trẻ check-in liên tục và cho rằng quả địa cầu này cũng chỉ có vậy thì lầm to. Nếu Rihanna có thể tìm thấy tình yêu ở một nơi vô vọng thì bạn cũng có thể tìm thấy khối điều thú vị và hay ho ở những nơi không ai ngờ tới.   IRAN- THE MAGIC LAND   “Gì chứ? Ai lại đi Iran du lịch hả trời?” là phản ứng tiêu biểu mà bạn sẽ dễ dàng bắt gặp nếu vô tình nghe ai bảo rằng họ đã khăn gói sang miệt Iran để du lịch. Ấy vậy mà có một cô gái Hà Nội vì trót mê những câu chuyện “Nghìn lẻ một đêm” đã quyết tâm đi tìm ký ức tuổi thơ ở đất nước Hồi Giáo thuộc Trung Đông quanh năm khói lửa.       Một mình du ngoạn ở Iran không dễ dàng, vì đất nước này rất ít nhà nghỉ hay phòng trọ, mà đa phần là những lựa chọn khách sạn đắt tiền. Chúng ta cũng khó bắt gặp những nhóm du khách nước ngoài, để rồi cùng họ nhập cuộc suốt hành trình còn lại. Nhưng bù lại, trái ngược với hình ảnh Iran được vẽ lên ở truyền thông Mĩ, người dân ở đây hiền hoà, mến khách. Nếu bạn đặt phòng qua Couch Surfing (dịch vụ ngủ nhờ trên ghế sofa của nhà dân cho lữ khách), họ còn sẵn lòng nhường luôn cả căn phòng của mình để bạn có không gian riêng tư và thoải mái nhất có thể!       Họ mời bạn đi xe miễn phí, về nhà ăn cùng bữa cơm hay tặng quà mà không cần biết dịp gì cả. Ở Iran, taxi không bấm cây số, và bạn phải tự đưa ra giá tiền hợp lý để trả cho anh lái xe. Người ta hiếu khách tới nỗi nếu tiệm ăn không có menu tiếng Anh, bạn có thể đi thẳng vào bếp nội bộ để nhìn và gọi món.     Iran không hề tẻ nhạt, mà đích thực là vương quốc của sắc màu, từ đường phố, nhà cửa, quần áo đe phương tiện đi lại. Tuy luôn quấn khăn che đầu và quần áo kín đáo, nhưng street-style của phụ nữ Iran không hề nhàm chán, mà lại vô cùng sặc sỡ. Bảng hiệu neon hai bên đường của các quán ăn truyền thống, hàng thức ăn nhanh, và các xe kem luôn luôn đông khách xếp hàng mua để giải nhiệt.               Xem thêm: Các khách sạn tại Iran   Những hình ảnh này thuộc về bạn Trần Thảo Miên – cô nàng Hà Nội ngồi máy bay suốt 10 tiếng từ Bangkok đến Tehran, Iran và cuộc hành trình đi taxi đến sa mạc để khám phá xứ sở Ba Tư huyền diệu. Ba Tư qua đôi mắt của Thảo Miên thiệt quá khác với trí tưởng tượng của tất cả chúng ta: cởi mở, hiền hoà và bình yên vô cùng.   – Các địa điểm du lịch nổi tiếng: Quảng trường lớn nhất thế giới Emam Esfahan, khu khảo cổ Tchoghe Zanil hay thủ đô Persepolis của Đế chế Achaemenid từ những năm 518 TCN…   – Ăn uống: cơm nàng hương nấu từ gạo thơm berenj và món thịt nướng Kimbap. Ngoài ra Iran còn có rất nhiều loại bánh mì và trái cây   MADE IN MOROCCO – SA MẠC MÀU THIÊN THANH   Ma Rốc – quốc gia Hồi giáo nằm ở phía Bắc châu Phi – trong nhận biết của chúng ta loanh quanh cái tên in trên mạc của những chiếc áo được gia công tại đó – “Made in Morocco”. Đều đặn mỗi ngày, 8 giờ tối là giờ cầu nguyện. Thứ 6 hằng tuần là ngày Thánh nên tất cả cửa tiệm đều đóng cửa. Chúng ta còn chẳng biết đơn vị tiền tệ của Ma Rốc là Dirham, và thật bất ngờ là người Ma rốc có thể nói sành sỏi và trộn lẫn 4 thứ tiếng Ả Rập, tiếng Anh, Pháp và Berber trong một cuộc đối thoại. Nhưng cô nàng Ngọc Hà đã gửi đến cho chúng ta những hình ảnh mở mang tầm nhìn tại Ma Rốc xinh đẹp.         Khác với bất kì nơi nào chúng ta từng đặt chân đến, các cửa hàng tiện lợi, tiệm ăn nhanh, máy bán hàng tự động không thể nào bì được với chất lượng tươi ngon từ những tiệm ăn nhỏ hay xe hàng rong trên phố. Ẩm thực Ma Rốc lúc nào cũng tươi ngon, lạ miệng.   Ma Rốc trên ảnh đẹp từng ngóc ngách. Chỉ cái dãy nhà tường trắng và những ô cửa đủ màu tưởng như bình thường lại trở thành một góc vô cùng ăn ảnh. Chợ phiên tấp nập bán buôn. Các em bé đua nhau chạy giỡn trong các con hẻm vội. Ma Rốc đẹp từ những chiếc váy dài sặc sỡ phơi trước cửa nhà, đến chiếc thảm hoa văn lót ở chân ghế sofa trong phòng khách.               Xem thêm: Các khách sạn tại Morocco   – Thành phố/ địa điểm du lịch nổi tiếng: thành phố Meknes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, Essaouira . – Ăn uống: Tafanout, cà tím tagine mderbel, bánh Baghrir, Couscous, thịt viên và trứng tagine, trà bạc hà.   AI CẬP   Ai Cập qua phim ảnh và sách báo tràn ngập những điều kì bí như lời nguyền xác ướp, các lăng mộ và những bí quyết làm đẹp lạ lùng của các vị nữ hoàng thời xưa.   Dù những năm nay gần đây phải hứng chịu nhiều vụ nổi loạn nhưng điều đó không hề làm giảm đi sự hiếu khách và tốt bụng của người Ai Cập. Nói chung, ở Ai Cập, bạn không thiếu thứ để chiêm ngưỡng và trải nghiệm: nền văn hoá Ai Cập cổ đại, sông Nile, sa mạc trắng hay nghỉ dưỡng tại các khu resort ở Sharm ek Sheik bên bờ biển Đỏ.         Chàng trai Phát Lê đã có một bộ ảnh du ký Ai Cập để tránh nóng và đồng thời chứng mình cho bạn gái cũ thấy rằng mình đẹp trai hơn nhân vật Menfuisu trong truyện “Nữ hoàng Ai Cập”.           Xem thêm: Các khách sạn tại Ai Cập   – Thành phố/ địa điểm du lịch nổi tiếng: Đền Mortuary, im tự tháp Bent, kim tự tháp bậc thang của Djoser, đền Luxor, tượng Great Sphinx. – Ăn uống: Ful medames, Koshari, Hamam Mahshi (Bồ câu nhồi), Dawood Basha (Thịt viên), Mouloukhiya, Karkadeh – Trà dâm bụt…    Mời bạn xem thêm: 5 địa điểm du lịch độc đáo trên thế giới đã kịp in dấu chân các bạn trẻ Việt Nam! – Kỳ 2   Mytour.vn – Nguồn: Kenh14 Nguồn: Mytour Bởi - https://otavietnam.com/?p=21860

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10 of the Best Traditional Dishes to Try in Egypt

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Ful Medames

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A simple dish of stewed fava beans, ful medames is the archetypal Egyptian staple. The oldest evidence of fava beans being used for human consumption comes from a Neolithic site near Nazareth, Israel; and in Egypt, it’s likely that the dish dates back to the time of the pharaohs. Today, ful medames (or ful as it’s known colloquially) is served throughout the day but is especially popular at breakfast. You can find it for sale on the streets, or in many restaurants as a traditional mezze. The beans are simmered overnight in a large pot, then seasoned with olive oil and spices. Typically, ful medames is served with aish baladi and pickled vegetables.

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Ta’meya

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Another hugely popular street food, ta’meya is Egypt’s answer to the felafel. Unlike their Middle Eastern cousins, however, ta’meya are made from crushed fava beans instead of chickpeas. The bean paste is usually mixed with chopped onions and spices including parsley, coriander, cumin and fresh dill; then rolled into a ball and fried. Often, ta’meya are coated in sesame seeds before being fried, giving them an extra crunchy texture. They are vegan, inexpensive and utterly delicious — whether you enjoy them at breakfast like most Egyptians, or as a snack later in the day. Ta’meya are usually served with tahini sauce, salad and aish baladi, and often come with a side of ful.

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Mulukhiya

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Spelled differently from restaurant to restaurant (with variations including molokhia, molokhiya and moroheiya), mulukhiya is an Egyptian staple named after the plant of the same name. Known as jute in English, mulukhiya is a green leafy vegetable that is almost never served raw. Instead, the leaves are finely chopped and cooked with garlic, lemon juice and spices until they resemble a thick stew. Naturally viscose, the stewed leaves have a somewhat slimy texture; but their flavor is rich, aromatic and pleasantly bitter. Mulukhiya can be served on its own over rice or bread, or with chunks of meat (typically beef, chicken or rabbit). Seafood is a popular addition at the coast.

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Fattah

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Popular throughout the Middle East, the Egyptian version of fattah is typically associated with celebrations and religious festivals. In particular, it is served at Eid al-Adha, the sacrificial feast that marks the end of Ramadan fasting; and to celebrate the arrival of a new baby. It consists of layers of rice and fried aish baladi, interspersed with meat chunks and topped with a vinegar and tomato sauce. The meat used differs from recipe to recipe but is usually beef, veal or lamb, with lamb being the most traditional. You should be able to find fattah outside of religious festival dates. Weight-watchers be warned, though – this dish is famously calorific!

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Kushari

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An affordable and uniquely Egyptian dish, kushari has become something of a cult phenomenon with entire restaurants in Cairo and other cities dedicated to serving it exclusively. It consists of a blend of rice, spaghetti, round macaroni and black lentils, topped with a thick tomato sauce, garlic vinegar and chili. This veritable hodge-podge of ingredients is then further garnished with crispy fried onions and whole chickpeas. As strange as this dish may sound, kushari provides an incredible blend of flavors and textures that locals and tourists find equally addictive. It’s also vegetarian (and indeed vegan, as long as vegetable oil is used to fry the onions instead of butter).

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Hamam Mahshi

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Squab, or young pigeon, may not be a conventional meat in Western culture but it’s something of a delicacy in Egypt. Pigeons are raised in dovecotes across the country specifically for the plate, providing a dark meat that has its own unique flavor. Hamam mahshi is a popular choice for wedding banquets, partly because of its status as a delicacy and partly because it’s considered an aphrodisiac. To make the dish, a whole squab is stuffed with freekeh (a cracked green wheat with a nutty flavor), chopped onions, giblets and spices. The bird is then grilled over a wood fire or spit-roast until its skin is golden brown and deliciously crispy.

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Hawawshi

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Though it’s served as a side dish in restaurants and as a popular grab-and-go street food option, hawawshi is perhaps best known as a staple of feel-good Egyptian home cooking. Essentially, it’s Egypt’s take on a stuffed meat sandwich. It involves spiced ground beef or lamb, cooked inside a whole pocket of aish baladi bread in a traditional wood oven. By the time it’s ready, the bread is so crispy that it almost tastes deep fried. Recipes differ from home to home, with the meat mixture sometimes incorporating chopped onion, bell pepper or tomato in addition to assorted spices. For an extra kick, try hawawshi made with crushed chili pepper.

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Liver Sandwiches

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Liver is a common ingredient in many Egyptian dishes. In the historic port city of Alexandria, liver sandwiches are a particular specialty and visitors travel from far and wide to buy them from street food vendors or fast food shops. Recipes typically use chopped calf’s liver, stir-fried to perfection alongside garlic, bell peppers and lime or lemon. Spices are key but vary from chef to chef. In addition to cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and/or cardamom, any Alexandrian liver recipe worth its salt should include a hearty dose of chili. Once cooked, the liver is stuffed into a fresh Egyptian baguette or bread roll and served with pickled vegetables (known locally as torshi).

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Sayadeya

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One for the seafood lovers, sayadeya is another coastal delicacy best sampled in seaside cities like Alexandria, Suez and Port Said where the catch is guaranteed to be fresh. It uses fillets of white fish (traditionally bass, bluefish or mullet) that are marinaded in lemon juice and spices before being lightly fried. Afterwards, the fillets are laid on a bed of yellow rice, topped with a rich tomato and onion sauce and baked in an earthenware pot (similar to a Moroccan tagine). The result? Wonderfully soft and fragrant fish that melts at the touch of a fork. Often, sayadeya is garnished with fried onions and/or flaked chili.

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Kunafa

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No list of must-try dishes would be complete without dessert, and kunafa is one of Egypt’s most popular. Traditionally served during Ramadan to keep people full during fasting hours, the original version comprises two layers of extra-thin semolina flour noodles. These are baked until crunchy, arranged around a central filling of soft cheese (usually ricotta) and soaked in syrup. Alternatively, the noodles can be replaced with thin strips of filo pastry or spun shredded wheat, while fillings vary from mixed nuts to custard. Some Egyptian bakeries have become increasingly adventurous with their kunafa fillings, with modern interpretations using mango, chocolate and even avocado.

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Ẩm thực Ai Cập có gì thú vị?

Koshari Là món ăn nhanh nổi tiếng của người dân ở thủ đô Cairo, được làm từ mì ống, cơm, đậu xanh, caramen, đậu lăng bên ngoài rưới thêm một lớp nước sốt cà chua và tỏi. Đây là món ăn rất tốt cho sức khỏe được đa phần người dân Ai Cập yêu thích

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Ful medames Ful medames là món ăn được làm từ đậu fava nấu cùng các loại gia vị truyền thống của Ai cập và dầu ôliu. Đậu khô thường được hầm qua đêm để phục vụ cho bữa ăn sáng. Món này ăn kèm với bánh mì pita.

Hamam mahshi Là tên gọi món chim bồ câu nhồi, nguyên liệu để chế biến món ăn này gồm chim bồ câu dồn với gạo hoặc lúa mì xanh, rồi đem chiên trong chảo dầu nóng. Đây là món ăn bạn không nên bỏ qua khi đến Ai Cập. Khu chợ Khan El Khalili là địa điểm thưởng thức món bồ câu nhồi ngon nhất ở Ai Cập hoặc ở trong các nhà hàng cao cấp đều có.

Falafel Là món ăn chay phổ biến ở Ai Cập được làm từ bột đậu trộn với các loại gia vị khác nhau, rồi nắn thành hình giống chiếc bánh rán nhỏ. Sau đó chiên trong chảo dầu nóng cho đến khi bánh chín giòn. Bánh ăn kèm với các loại rau và nước sốt tahini giống bánh sandwich. Aish baladi

Aishi baladi là bánh mì của Ai Cập, theo tiếng A – rập có nghĩa là “cuộc sống”. Là món ăn không thể thiếu trong mỗi bữa ăn của người Ai cập.

Lưu ý : So với TP HCM, ăn uống ở thủ đô Cairo rẻ hơn. Một bữa đầy đủ thịt, rau, cơm và nước uống no nê đủ ba người ăn khoảng 100 EGP (khoảng 130.000 đồng). Ly nước ép trái cây có giá 5 EGP (khoảng 6.500 đồng). Tuy nhiên thức ăn phần lớn dành cho người Hồi giáo, không hợp khẩu vị nhiều người Việt. Vì vậy nên chuẩn bị lương khô như mì gói, chà bông… trước khi lên đường.