Assala Nasri eats feseekh and onions before her concerts

Artist Assala Nasri revealed her strange eating habits before her concerts, confirming that she draws inspiration from the rituals of the Star of the East, Umm Kulthum.

Assala eating feseekh before her concert

In her interview on the program "On Mona's Table," Assala said that she makes sure to eat feseekh the day before any major concert, after noticing the positive effect it has on her voice and performance on stage.

Weather from Umm Kulthum

Soula explained that this strange recipe came after learning the details of what Umm Kulthum used to do before her big concerts, as she was told that the Star of the East used to eat feseekh and onions the day before going on stage.

That's why Assala decided to try it herself, only to discover that it gives her a different feeling when singing and makes her feel warm during concerts, noting that she has repeated this ritual hundreds of times.

Asala does not eat before concerts

Assala added that she rarely eats before her concerts, but she may eat a spoonful of natural Manuka honey before going on stage.

Asala is a garlic lover

As for her favorite foods outside of party rituals, Assala revealed her intense love for garlic, which she eats regularly. However, she has resorted to using special pills to reduce its smell so that it doesn't interfere with her daily interactions.

My favorite dish is fava beans.

She added that among the dishes she loves most is the Shami fava bean dish, as it is one of the dishes that takes her back to her childhood, noting that its taste is different from Egyptian or Lebanese fava beans, as it carries in its flavour a special mixture of memories and a distinctive flavour.