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Ramadan ruining Egypt's ‘fesikh’ eating this year

Mon, 03 May 2021 - 01:01 GMT

Fermented fish or ‘fesikh’, a traditional plate Egyptians eat throughout the year but especially on Sham El-Nessim, is highly at stake this year.

Egypt’s traditional 'fesikh' dish can cause botulism poisoning, Health Ministry warns

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 - 02:10 GMT

“This is because its preparation method mainly depends on providing an anaerobic environment in order for fish to be fermented and become ‘fesikh.’

‘Renga cake’, latest Egyptian invention ahead of Sham El-Nessim

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 - 11:55 GMT

Some images of (herring) and Feseekh (fermented fish) cakes appeared on social media platforms in different colors and shapes.

Your guide to packing the perfect picnic

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 - 10:09 GMT

Planning to head to a park today? Here is all you need to know about what to pack, an easy and fast Herring recipe, and a few other delicious alternatives, if you are not a Renga fan.

Red herring: Tips for choosing traditional Sham El-Nessim renga and fiseekh

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 - 10:05 GMT

Every year doctors and nutritionists alike plead with the public not to eat fiseekh (salted fish)—but to avail. Fiseekh has been a Sham El-Nessim tradition for decades and decades.

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