Turkish meatballs, çörek (Donut-like Sweet dip in sugar syrup), and tantoni (marinated fried chicken wrapped in Flat Thin) by Turkish students in Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
Akif Şener and Adam Erkin, Turkish students live in Cairo, continuing their education at Al-Azhar University. They presented Turkish dishes and sweets to the Egyptians by introducing a small restaurant in Cairo. We serve donuts, meatballs with Bread and tantoni here. The idea was to open a file small business When we saw the interest of the Egyptians in Turkish cuisine. This has been also a way To improve our Arabic language and generate funds for our expenses. Erkin shared, explaining that they go to school in morning and work in The shop in afternoon. our shop also helps us to become a part of the local community over here.”
Shiner said his job is hard and stressful, but he loves his job work Because of interest shown by the Egyptians in Turkish food. “I first He started selling sweets on The streets in which I have prepared them homeDifficult to knead the dough for Halaka candy and to maintain its consistency.” shop At the suggestion of my friend. Apart from sweets, we then started selling meatballs, tantouni and ayran (curd). we also Plan to increase diversity of sweets over time.”
Turkish-Egyptian relations
Sener shared that “the process of continuous normalization and good relations between the two countriesReflect positively on them, indicating that it was received special Interest from the Egyptians because he is Turkish.
“I was afraid of investing in Egypt or make long-term plan. We were afraid of Strained relations between Turkey and Egypt at the political level, but to be honest, I lived in Egypt for About five years and they have not been abused in Egypt because I am Turkish. So it was all my fear just It is an illusion.”
“It was about six To seven months since I came to Egypt. I haven’t started university yet, because I’m taking preparatory classes. go to school in morning and work in The restaurant in afternoon. By speaking and interacting with Locals here i improve my arabic and earn my expenses. I’m used to Egypt in In a short time, it’s incredible.”
