Sobia, a creamy drink made from rice, milk, coconut, and sugar, originated in medieval Egypt as a fermented beverage and evolved into a nonalcoholic Ramadan staple. Egyptian sobia is sweet, cooling, ...

Imagine tasting food from over four thousand years ago, recipes so ancient they were carved into clay tablets before paper even existed. These dishes tell stories of civilizations that built pyramids, ...

Amelia Dhuga is a writer based in Tunis. She also writes news and features for Istanbul, Beirut, and London publications. Sobia, a creamy drink made from rice, milk, coconut, and sugar, originated in ...

Beloved across the Middle East, this creamy, coconut-and-grain drink has medieval roots. Sobia, a creamy drink made from rice, milk, coconut, and sugar, originated in medieval Egypt as a fermented ...