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Madfouna Sayadeya Rice: The Fishermen’s Dish That Never Changed
Madfouna sayadeya came straight off the fishing boats of Port Said — fish and shrimp buried in the rice. What "madfouna" means, and why this dish…
The stories behind Port Said cooking — from fishing boats and family kitchens to a table in Jeddah.

Madfouna sayadeya came straight off the fishing boats of Port Said — fish and shrimp buried in the rice. What "madfouna" means, and why this dish…

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