エジプト編

dumplings|2026.3.23


「旅する餃子」エジプト編。
砂漠の国を潤すナイルの恵みと、五千年育まれた豆とパンの食文化。
生命を包む知恵を、今度は餃子で表現してみる。
さてさて、ナイルの味はうまく包み込めるか?


A food culture born of the Nile’s bounty in the desert.

To describe Egypt in a word: desert. With 95% of the land covered in arid earth, life clings to the Nile—a thin ribbon of green amidst the beige. While the pyramids are iconic, it is the daily labor in the fields and kitchens that has sustained this civilization for millennia. Perhaps civilization itself is born in the kitchen. The Egyptian table is defined by beans: ‘ful’ stews and ‘ta’ameya’ (bean croquettes). It is a humble, meat-light diet that is surprisingly satisfying. At the center is ‘aish’—bread that literally means ‘life’ in Arabic. It is used to scoop, wrap, and share every meal.
In this edition of ‘Gyoza cuisine,’ we draw inspiration from the Middle Eastern ‘sambusa,’ a stuffed fried pastry. The finished dumpling carries the aroma of an Egyptian street stall, bringing the wisdom of a far-off land to your table. A true sense of travel can begin with just such a light, flavorful bite.”


Wrapped around the Nile’s bounty and fried crisp.

Our concept is ‘Wrapping the Blessings of the Nile.’ We’ve incorporated molokhia—the key to the legendary ‘King’s Soup’ said to have healed an ancient ruler—using its natural silkiness as a nutritious binder for the filling. To reflect the spirit of aish bread and its deep respect for ingredients, we’ve encased these flavors in a crispy shell. Here is the recipe.
Instructions: Mix the ground beef, lamb, molokhia, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, and rock salt together. ②Combine the wheat flour, water, salt, cumin seeds, and oil to form the dough for the wrappers. ③ Wrap the filling into crescent shapes and deep-fry until golden and crispy. ④ Serve the dumplings alongside tahina and dukkah. Garnish generously with fresh herbs.How to Make Dukkah:Dry-roast hazelnuts, pine nuts, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, salt, and black pepper, then crush them into a coarse mixture.So, how does it taste? One bite of the golden crust delivers a light crunch and a fragrant bloom of herbs. Cumin and garlic whet the appetite, while the creamy tahina provides a mellow finish. It’s remarkably light and not oily at all—a true winner! Each bite transports the very atmosphere of an Egyptian street corner to your table.

《料理家》 松井まり子 Mariko Matsui

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