Eggah ( ''ʻEgga'') is an egg-based dish in Egyptian cuisine that is similar to a frittata. It is also known as Egyptian omelet. Eggah is commonly seasoned with spices such as pepper, cinnamon, cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric, nutmeg and fresh herbs. It is generally thick, commonly filled with vegetables and sometimes meat and cooked until completely firm. It is usually circle-shaped and served sliced into rectangles or wedges, sometimes hot and sometimes cold. Eggah can be served as an

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, main course or side dish. Variations of the ''eggah'' can include fillings such as; parsley, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and leek. There is a similar dish in Indonesia called ''

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'', which involves creating an egg skin (or sometimes a thin dough) to cook it from within; it is also served with a dipping sauce. Eggah is also similar to a frittata,

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, Persian

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or a French-style omelette.

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Egypt-Eggah bel Kharshouf/Kousa (Artichoke and Zucchini Omelet)
by Grant Klover
Zucchini Eggah W/Tomato Garnish
by @katie in the UP {{Subject bar, portal1=Food Arab cuisine Egg dishes Egyptian cuisine Stuffed dishes

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