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A list of 10 culture shocks from an American student while studying abroad and living in Egypt for 5 months.
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Vegetarian Arab Cuisine–9 Vegetarian Dishes
Have you worried about having vegetarian or vegan options at a restaurant with family or friends? Arab food actually has an impressive array of options for a vegetarian diet. Despite many popular arab foods including meat, there are traditional meals that are perfectly hearty and healthy without it. You will still be stuffed to the brim after grabbing seconds and thirds at any Arab household or restaurant.
Egyptian Fesikh – “The Deadly Fish”
Living up to its daunting nickname, Fesikh (فِسيخ) is an ancient and traditional Egyptian dish that is actually deadly. The dish is usually prepared for the celebration called Sham el-Nassim or Eid al-Rabiya. The fish can then be served with lemon, green peppers, maybe a salad, bread, or other preferred sides. The fish is thoroughly cleaned and left in the dark in salt and other seasonings for 10-15 days, some recipes call for up to 21 days or even a whole year! It is safe, if done correctly, to eat it raw because the salt prevents rotting and essentially “cooks” the meat. Some countries do fry, roast, or grill it after the salt, but it is more traditionally Egyptian to eat it raw. It is highly advised to not prepare this meal if you are not familiar with it, given the risks.
Egyptian Bamiya Recipe – Okra Stew
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Bamiya (البامية) stew is a favorite among Egyptians and across the Arab world. It can be enjoyed throughout the year as a comforting and hearty meal. There are numerous variations, of course. Using lamb or venison meat requires a longer cooking time to soften the meat. To … Continued
Egyptian Hawawshi Recipe
Hawawshi is a common Egyptian lunch or dinner street food. It is incredibly easy to cook and personalize according to spice or ratios of meat. The dish is usually served with tahini sauce or yogurt.
Is There a Yemeni Community in Kenya?
By: Antonia Wagura/Arab America contributing writer This article focuses on the existence of the Yemeni community in Kenya. Do they have a specific area just for Yemenis, or are Yemenis scattered and mixed with the locals? What is their way of life? How did that even happen? Well, if you are asking yourself as many … Continued
Captivating Seville: Spain’s City of Moors and Flowers
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was almost exhausted as I laboured up the last few steps of the Giralda – Seville’s most outstanding monument. A former minaret of that city’s once Grand Mosque, it appeared, after a ten-minute climb, to reach for the sky and its top an almost unattainable goal. Yet, I … Continued
Workout in the Air! Aerial Arts in the Arab World
The industry of aerial art has grown tremendously as a fun hobby, and not just in the circus. It is a mixture of dance, gymnastics, contortion, and circus performance with varying mediums like aerial silks, pole, rope, trapeze, and more!
Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA – Beauty Pageant Culture
Beauty pageants are a popular hobby around the world for women to compete with their gorgeous looks, personality, and talent. They are a great way for contestants to express femininity, promote charitable work, and connect with their culture. The Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA winners recently were awarded their crowns. However, is the backlash worth it?
The Islamic Golden Age – When Baghdad was the Intellectual and Cultural Center of the World
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Background From 800 AD to 1100 AD, Baghdad was the richest, most prestigious and significant cosmopolitan city in the world. The Islamic Golden Age contributed vital discoveries and ideas to science and math that still affect our world today. The average American is not very familiar with … Continued
Traditional Sudanese Food You Cannot Miss out on!
By Arab America contributing writer, Antonia Wagura Cooking is all about people. Food may be the only universal thing that can bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together. Introduction Have you been to Sudan? Are you looking for a genuine food experience? If so, then you should try … Continued
Exploring Hidden Gems of Vibrant Arab American Community Life — Enclaves of Arabdom in almost every corner of the U.S.
Little hidden gems of Arab community life dot the U.S. map. Some are well known, others not so much. What defines them as gems is their vibrancy. Arab cultural norms and values are predominant, followed by use of spoken Arabic. Mosques and Churches also characterize these communities. Your ‘30 most popular Arab restaurants and groceries’ are ever present. Civic associations abound, along with Arabic language movie theatres and radio stations. John Mason, Contributing Writer, depicts how life is often good for these Arab Americans.
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