Fesikh (Egyptian Arabic: فسيخ, romanized: fesīḵ, pronounced [fɪˈsiːx]) is a traditional celebratory ancient Egyptian dish. It is eaten by Egyptians during the Sham el-Nessim festival in Egypt, which is a spring celebration from ancient Egyptian times and is a national festival in Egypt.

2022年2月25日 · Despite warnings, Egyptians love to eat feseekh, a smelly fermented fish that, if not prepared properly, can lead to botulism poisoning and, in rare cases, death.

2021年7月6日 · Fesikh, sometimes spelled Fseekh, is a type of mullet dish that is eaten as it is in Arab countries, especially Egypt, on Eid al-Fitr and after the month of Ramadan. It is known for having a very pungent smell and for the fact that it can be deadly if not prepared correctly.

Fesikh is one of the most popular Egyptian foods that are served on Eid al-Fitr, and it is not only eaten by the Egyptians but in different parts of the Middle East. Perhaps many do not know the story of the first person to eat Fesikh , which has become a symbol of Sham El-Neseem.

2022年12月26日 · Fesikh is one of the most popular Egyptian foods that are served on Eid al-Fitr, and it is not only eaten by the Egyptians but in different parts of the Middle East. Perhaps many do not know the story of the first person to eat feseekh, which has become a …

Fesikh, like molokhiyya and ful medames, is deeply rooted in the national psyche as something quintessentially and timelessly Egyptian, and is unlikely to be eradicated anytime soon.

Fesikh is a popular Egyptian dish consisting of dried, fermented, and salted gray mullet. The fish is dried in the sun by a specialist called a fasakhani. If prepared incorrectly, the dish can cause poisoning, so it is traditionally stored in firmly closed glass jars.

2024年12月22日 · Feseekh, with its bold aroma and ancient roots, stands as a culinary icon of Egypt’s rich heritage. This unique fermented fish, traditionally prepared with precision and care, has been a staple of the Egyptian spring festival, Sham El-Nessim, for centuries.

2022年9月14日 · Living up to its daunting nickname, Fesikh (فِسيخ) is an ancient and traditional Egyptian dish that is actually deadly. The particular fish used for this meal is known for its unpleasant and pungent smell.

2025年2月21日 · Fesikh is a heavily salted and fermented fish that carries an alarming amount of nitrites and botulinum toxin, making it one of the most dangerous foods in the world. Every year, Cairo’s hospitals receive numerous cases of food poisoning from Fesikh, many of which are fatal.