Nadine Arab of Curls en Route is bringing a sweet treat from Egypt to the ‘Recipes Around the World‘ series!
I chose Kahk as it resembles happy moments from my childhood; they remind me of my grandma and of the Eid holiday. To this day, these celebratory cookies spread joy amongst all Egyptians—grownups and kids alike!
Kahk are Egyptian cookies that are mainly associated with the Islamic Eid Al-Fitr, the 3-day feast that marks the end of Ramadan. These cookies are a cornerstone of the Egyptian culture that dates back to ancient Egypt. Yes, drawings of Kahk were found on walls of some temples!
And in a later era, kitchens in palaces used to make huge quantities and fill them with gold coins and give them out to the people on Eid!
Here’s the recipe for how to make Egyptian Kahk cookies at home!|||READ MORE
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