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A Touch Of

Eqypt

he Cairo Bangkok is a little haven situated in the middle of a very private Soi on
The menu itself had me salivating, with a wide variety to choose from I settled for the them. I had a little dip on the side for the kebabs, and I could taste coriander, black pepper,
Srinakarin road. The restaurant is small and cozy, giving you the warm feeling of
signature dish. if you are an Arabic food lover then you know no food is complete with- some paprika, and cayenne. This was turning out to be a great meal to remember. I finished
out Nann. Tbeing in your own dining room having a sumptuous meal. The windows allow in a off my meal with that signature tea dominates by cloves and vanilla. My taste buds were in
natural light and the slightly hued light bulbs send out an eclectic energy setting the mood
The Cairo Bangkok is a little haven situated in the middle of a very private Soi on Sri- heaven.
for you and your stomach.
nakarin road. The restaurant is small and cozy, giving you the warm feeling of being in
On arrival, the reception is very welcoming, as you are shown to a table and given a menu.
your dining room having a sumptuous meal. The windows allow in a natural light and Cairo Bangkok is a great place if you want to experience the diverse cuisine, all at a very
You are handed a hot towel before your order is taken. This place obviously has hospitality
the slightly hued light bulbs send out an eccentric energy setting the mood for you and affordable price. They also offer house calls if you want to eat in the comfort of your home.
high on its priority list.
your stomach on arrival the reception is very welcoming, as you are shown to a table and Why wait? Head for Cairo this evening!
handed a menu.
The menu itself had me salivating, and with a wide variety to choose from, I settled for
A hot towel is handed to you before your order is taken. this place has got hospitality on Ok, so if eating out are not your thing , do not worry! Here is the recipe to the mouthwa-
the signature dish. If you are an Arabic food lover, then you know no meal is complete
tering dish I had on a student budget . You will need: 2 cups of rice, coconut milk /cream, 1
their priority list. tablespoon of butter, bell peppers, coriander, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, a bowl of mixed
without Nann Bread. I was in the mood for some grilled everything, and the menu did me
I was in the mood for some grilled everything and the menu did me justice. I had a vegetables of your choice. Combine 2 cups of water, rice and the coconut milk or cream in a
justice. I had a mixed grill of chicken and pork, stir fried peppers, spicy coconut rice and
mixed grill of chicken and pork, stir fried peppers, spicy coconut rice and some kebabs medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir, cover and reduce heat. Once it is ready, place it aside.
some kebabs, courtesy of the chef. I kept my drink choice moderate. With all that exotic
courtesy of the chef. I kept my drink choice moderate with all that food I didn’t want to I would advise to have the kebabs and Naan already cooked for this dish for a lot goes into
food, I didn’t want to mess up my taste buds. The hostess recommended their special tea
mess up my taste buds, the hostess recommended their special tea to go along with the preparing these two dishes.
to go along with the food, and I was only too glad to accept. It was time for my food to be
food I was only too glad to accept. It was time for mt food to be brought in, I caught the
brought in, and I caught the aroma in the air. I could smell the wood oven naan and per-
aroma in the air. I could smell the wood oven naan, perfectly grilled chicken with roasted The chicken should be marinated overnight with spices to bring out the rich spicy flavour.
fectly grilled chicken with roasted sesame seeds. I had cartwheels up in my stomach, and
sesame seeds, I had cartwheels up in my stomach and I couldn’t help it, I was in Cairo. Chop all vegetables of your choice, wash, oil the pan with butter and combine all in the pan
I couldn’t help it! I was transported to Cairo.
with bell peppers, paprika, cayenne, black pepper and some soy sauce for a twangy taste .
I dove into my meal. The spicy coconut rice was rich and aromatic, the kebabs were just Just about ready to serve! Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander on top for that final look and
the right amount of hot, my stir-fried peppers tasted even better with a taste of butter on impress your friends with this amazing dish.
– By Miriam Chisanga