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hey guys, I wanted to know if egyptians were fond of kibbeh and akowi? B/c i love them both . I cant find a pic of akowi, but its this white cheese that goes on top of bread, like a pie.
sheba76 Member # 12165
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I wonder that too. A turkish friend gave me the recipe for kibbeh. Grossed me out until she said, you can cook it too. lol
The akowi, is that like cream cheese?
hibbah Member # 12156
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yeah! the first time i had kibbeh was at a turkish restaurant (they called it something else) and then i spotted it in a lebanese restuarant and i hit it up whenever i go to an arabic restaurant (actually i havent in a long time, apparently its a fat-attack).
noooo, its like, the most magical cheese in the world. Like- something like mozarella, but when its heated, it stays soft and chewy longer.
sheba76 Member # 12165
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hmmm that sounds good.
This it?
Akawi cheese: an unsalted cheese made of sheep’s milk, similar to fresh mozarella, used to make savory pies.
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there is another great cheese called arish, that is usually left outside to age in a ball and then kept in a jar of olive oil. Then they roll it in phyllo like a little spring roll and cook it. I think its called rakaka or something. This is popular in Syria and Lebanon, but I don't know about Turkey or, for that matter, Egypt. Egypt, no, I think not. I love kibbe. Cooked.
sheba76 Member # 12165
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Arish.......this reminded me of my friends kid. His name is Arash. Beautiful name. But the others made fun of him. Called him a rash.
Hadn't thought of that in a while. Intersting how off topics can remind of things. LOL
hibbah Member # 12156
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was he persian?
theres this dorky persian singer named arash- he has a really good song though.
sheba76 Member # 12165
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Yes he is. His father is Persian, and mother Mexican. Our kids went to school together. his father is my dentist. Gives me 50% discount. But most of the time I'll get 3 like 3 things done, and pay 50% for the cheapest. LOL It is near impossible to pay ME peoples for things. Even when you owe them. LOL
I think they said it was a hero from poem or something. I like it. Really a pretty name. Especially when it's said in native tongue. Really a pretty sound.
That's where I learned to make Baathm juun and theat rice with dill, limas, and tachini. Don't know the name. lol
Laura Member # 879
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Akawi cheese is great!
My husband makes the best konafa with it. He slices it thin, then soaks it in water to remove the saltiness.
Instead of a cream filling in the konafa, he uses the cheese. YUMMY!
hibbah Member # 12156
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konafa ::Drool::
theres this bakery in Queens, called Lazeeza- and they have the CRAZIEST konafa in the world. When I was leaving Ny- i went and i ordered two gigantic trays of it, ended up costing 65 bucks, and the guy thought i was nuts but i was taking it as a gift for my khalas since it was eid.
sheba76 Member # 12165
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Ok call me an idiot but I'm confused. lol
Lazeeza reminds me of lazeez but a girl. What does Lazeeza mean?
Khalas reminds me of khalos, khalas, ???...... like enough! So what does it mean here? Possibly uncle?
Sorry, but well....I am learning. hehehe
hibbah Member # 12156
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ahaha, thats awesome.
please dont read my posts and interpret them as correct arabic- i dont know what im talking about.
Lazeez means delicious, so i dont know why they stick a tarmaboota at the end and make it lazeeza. either way- it means delicious (Actually its ladheedha, but oh well)
and khalas - im mixing arabic and english. Khala (aunty) + = aunties .
khala is urdu too.
actually, so is lazeez.
sheba76 Member # 12165
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hehehe got it now.
But I'm really having a hard time with associating our Lazeez as delicious.
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But most of the time I'll get 3 like 3 things done, and pay 50% for the cheapest. LOL It is near impossible to pay ME peoples for things. Even when you owe them. LOL ![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif)
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