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Flavours of Egypt – Egyptian Cooking Class

From the streets of Cairo to Melbourne, this special class invites you into the rich, layered world of Egyptian home cooking.

Led by Nada Salah, this hands-on and demonstration-style cooking class is as much about food as it is about history, memory, and connection.

Born and raised in Cairo, Nada’s early career was in archaeology, where she explored ancient cultures and civilisations and the stories they left behind. Along the way, she discovered that food held its own powerful history. One that could be tasted, shared, and felt around the table.

This realisation led her to formal culinary training at the Academy of Culinary Arts and, later, to Australia. Since moving to Melbourne in 2017, Nada has been cooking, teaching, and sharing Egyptian food through her home-based catering and cooking classes, introducing others to the depth and generosity of her cuisine.

What makes Nada’s approach so special is her deep curiosity about the relationship between food and history. She asks questions such as:
What did the pharaohs eat?
What ingredients did ancient Egyptians grow and trade?
How have centuries of migration and influence shaped the dishes we eat today?

For Nada, cooking is never just about technique. It is storytelling, memory, and heritage brought to life through flavour.

“When I fry the ta’ameya here in my house in Melbourne, I remember walking the streets early in the morning in Cairo, on my way to work, smelling the falafel and ful being fried.”

About this Egyptian Cooking Class 

This is a relaxed, welcoming class that combines demonstration with optional hands-on cooking. You are very welcome to join in, but there is absolutely no pressure if you prefer to watch, listen, and soak it all in.

Nada will guide you through traditional Egyptian dishes, share stories and context behind the food, and offer insight into ingredients, techniques, and cultural traditions.

After cooking, everyone will sit down together to enjoy a generous Egyptian feast. A true sit, share, and savour experience, enjoyed in good company with fellow food lovers.

A guide to the menu

(Subject to seasonal availability and minor changes)

• Molokhia
  A rich, garlicky stew made with molokhia leaves, served with rice

• Feta and Watermelon Salad
  Fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced

• Spiced Cardamom Chicken
  Tender chicken thighs and drumsticks, seasoned and roasted

• Egyptian Dolmades (Stuffed Cabbage)
  Cabbage leaves filled with fragrant rice, herbs, and spices

• Roz Shaeria
  Fragrant rice cooked with vermicelli and warm spices

• Mango Konafa
  A classic pastry filled with mango and cream, baked until golden

Class details

• Duration: 3 hours

• Format: Demonstration with optional hands-on participation

• Skill level: Suitable for all levels

A beautiful opportunity to explore Egyptian flavours, learn from a passionate teacher, and share a memorable meal together.

Flavours of Egypt – Egyptian Cooking Class