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Kahk

Also known as: كحك

A traditional Egyptian festive shortbread made from flour and ghee with a crumbly texture, served plain or with optional fillings and garnishes.

About Kahk

A traditional Egyptian festive shortbread made from flour and ghee with a crumbly texture, served plain or with optional fillings and garnishes.

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Ingredients in Kahk

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Wheat flourbase
Sugarsweetener
Waterbinder
Date Pastefilling
Pistachiofilling
Sesame Seedgarnish
Gheecooking medium

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Origins & food traditions

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Countries

Egypt

Cuisines & regions

Egyptian Cuisine

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