As a food blogger, I’m always on the hunt for new and exciting recipes to try. So imagine my delight when I stumbled upon an old cookbook while rummaging through the dusty attic of my new home. The book was filled with handwritten notes and recipes, and as I flipped through its pages, one recipe in particular caught my eye: Hamam Mahshi.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Hamam what-shi?” Trust me, I had the same reaction. But as it turns out, Hamam Mahshi is a traditional Egyptian dish made with stuffed squab. Yes, you read that right. Squab. As in, the fancy word for pigeon.
I have to admit, I was a little hesitant at first. I mean, pigeon isn’t exactly a common ingredient in most kitchens. But as a food blogger, it’s my duty to be adventurous and try new things. So I decided to give it a go.
As I began to gather the ingredients and prepare the dish, I couldn’t help but wonder about the previous owners of my home. The cookbook must have belonged to them, and as I followed their recipe for Hamam Mahshi, I felt like I was getting to know them a little better.
The smell of spices and roasting squab filled my kitchen as I worked, and before long, the dish was ready. And let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious. The squab was tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was the perfect combination of savory and sweet.
I never would have thought to try Hamam Mahshi if it weren’t for that old cookbook. It just goes to show that sometimes the best discoveries are hiding in plain sight. So next time you’re feeling adventurous in the kitchen, why not give Hamam Mahshi a try? You might just be surprised by how much you like it.
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