Eggah facts for kids

Eggah cooked in Egypt

Eggah (pronounced like "EH-gah") is a yummy egg dish from Arab countries. It's a bit like a thick omelet or a frittata, which is another type of egg dish. People sometimes call it the "Arab omelet."

What is Eggah?

Eggah is an egg dish that's popular in many Arab countries. It's made by mixing eggs with different ingredients and then cooking them until they are firm. Unlike a regular omelet that's often folded, eggah is usually thick and cooked flat, then sliced into pieces.

What's in Eggah?

Eggah gets its special taste from lots of spices and fresh herbs. Common spices include cinnamon, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and nutmeg. Sometimes, sweet ingredients like raisins or crunchy pine nuts are added too!

Eggah is usually packed with vegetables. You might find zucchini, onions, tomatoes, or spinach inside. Sometimes, people even add small pieces of chicken or leek to make it a heartier meal. It's cooked until it's completely firm, almost like a cake made of eggs.

How is Eggah Served?

Eggah is usually cooked in a round shape, like a big pancake. Once it's ready, it's cut into slices, often rectangles or wedges, just like a pizza or a pie. You can eat eggah hot right after it's cooked, or you can enjoy it cold later. It's very versatile! People serve eggah as a starter, a main meal, or even a side dish with other foods.

Eggah Around the World

Eggah is similar to many other egg dishes found in different parts of the world.

• In Indonesia, there's a dish called Martabak that also uses eggs and is often served with a special dipping sauce.
• It's also like the Italian frittata, which is an open-faced omelet.
• The Spanish omelette (or tortilla española) is another thick egg dish with potatoes and onions.
• In Persia (modern-day Iran), they have a dish called kuku, which is a flavorful egg dish often made with herbs or vegetables.
• And of course, it's related to the classic French-style omelette, though eggah is much thicker and usually has more fillings mixed in.