This episode was originally published as Episode 94 on March 28, 2022

This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of Egyptian Arabic and ancient Egyptian cuisine with Dr. Menna El Dorry, an Egyptologist and archaeobotanist. Dr. Menna shares her expertise on the intersection of language, history, and food in Egypt, offering us a unique glimpse into the past and present culinary traditions of this remarkable country.

In this episode, we explore:

🇪🇬 Dr. Menna’s journey with languages, including Egyptian Arabic, English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

🇪🇬The influence of ancient Egyptian languages on modern Egyptian Arabic, and the grammatical elements that have persisted through time.

🇪🇬 The distinct characteristics of the Cairene dialect and its widespread understanding across the Arabic-speaking world.

🇪🇬 The methods Egyptologists use to uncover ancient cooking techniques and dietary habits, including the analysis of plant and animal remains.

🇪🇬The evolution of Egyptian cuisine, the regional variations in food preferences, and the significance of traditional dishes like sunbread and fava beans.

🇪🇬 The challenges and surprises in replicating ancient recipes and understanding historical food palates.

🇪🇬 The importance of considering the past to appreciate and understand modern Egyptian cuisine.

🇪🇬 The cultural and culinary richness of Egypt, and the must-try experiences for anyone visiting Cairo.

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