What Is Sharkaseya & How To Make This Egyptian Dish At Home?

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Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, walnuts, white bread (crustless), garlic cloves, chicken broth, white vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika

Ingredients

Boil the chicken in water with salt and pepper until fully cooked. Keep the broth—you’ll need it later. Let the chicken cool, then shred it.

Boil the Chicken

Soak slices of crustless white bread in chicken broth until soft. Squeeze out excess liquid before blending.

Prep the Bread

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Blend the Sauce

In a food processor, blend soaked bread, walnuts, garlic, salt, pepper, and a splash of vinegar until smooth. Gradually add broth to loosen it.

In a pan, heat olive oil and gently cook the walnut mixture. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes fragrant.

Cook the Sauce

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Add shredded chicken to the sauce and mix Adjust seasoning, add paprika if using Serve warm or cold, with rice or pita

Assemble & Serve

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 Creamy, cosy, and loaded with Egyptian soul. Impress your guests or just treat yourself.

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That’s Sharkaseya

Sharkaseya hails from Circassian cuisine and made its way to Egyptian tables centuries ago. Traditionally served cold or warm, it's a dish fit for sultans.

The Dish’s Royal Roots

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Egypt’s rich, royal chicken dish smothered in a creamy walnut sauce. It’s nutty, velvety, and packed with ancient flavour.