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Feseekh (Fermented Salted Grey Mullet)
Traditional Egyptian cured mullet fermented in sea salt and spices, served with fresh scallions, lemon, and warm flatbread.
The story
Hailing from the coastal Delta hubs of Desouk and Nabrouh, Feseekh is the centerpiece of Sham En-Nessim, an ancient spring festival celebrating renewal. The traditional salt-master (fasakhani) relies on generational instinct to judge the exact hydration and salinity of fresh sea-run mullet. This ancestral preservation method transforms the oily flesh into a buttery, intensely aromatic delicacy prized by Egyptians nationwide.
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