The Circassian people are found mainly in Turkey, Russia and the Middle East and one of the most famous of their dishes, which was taken and adapted by the Egyptians, is what we call ‘ferakh sharkaseya’, or Circassian chicken. This dish, even though a classic in Egyptian cuisine, does point to its unique origin — it is made with a rich and creamy walnut sauce reminiscent of the region the Circassians were once a part of.