Kebab & Kofta – Egyptian Food
If you’re a meat-lover, then this is a must-try! Kebab is prepared with pieces of grilled meat (lamb or veal). As for Kofta, it is
Tag: Egyptian Food
Tag: Egyptian Food
Egyptian Liver and Sausages – Egyptian Food
Belonging to street food but also cooked at home. The liver is prepared with spicy pepper, and garlic or onion may be added. As for
Bissara (Bessara) – Egyptian Food
It is a perfect food for vegetarians! A green creamy mash prepared of grinded fava beans, spices, green pepper, parsley, dill, leek, and fried onions
Stuffed pigeon – Hamam Mahshi – Egyptian Food
This is one beloved Egyptian food that gives a lot of tourists pause, because of the misconception that pigeons are winged rats. The pigeons we
Feteer Meshaltet – Egyptian pizza or Egyptian pancakes -Egyptian Food
Feteer meshaltet, It’s essentially a flaky layered pastry that can either be savory or sweet, depending on what you stuff the feteer with. Feteer is
Sayadieh (Seafood Dish) – Egyptian Food
A dish that is mainly cooked in coastal cities like Suez, Portsaid, and Alexandria. It is made of white fish such as bass or bluefish
Muammar Rice – Egyptian Food
A dish of white rice prepared by the addition of milk, Sugar and butter or cream. All the ingredients are baked in the oven, and then usually served in occasions and family gatherings
Feseekh – Egyptian Food
Feseekh is a hit or miss with even the Egyptian people! It is fermented mullet fish, prepared by letting the fish dry in the sun
Kunafa – Egyptian Food
Kunafa is The queen of Egyptian sweets, made of shredded kunafa pieces, filled with cream or cheese, baked, and eaten with syrup. You will find
Shawarma – Egyptian Food
Shawarma is such a popular street food that you’ve probably tried it before. The Egyptians put their twist on doing it. Shawarma is made up
Sahlab – Egyptian Drink
Egyptian Dessert – Saheb Egypt’s sweet warm drink and my personal favorite – A luscious treat that’ll warm you right up! Its base is hot
Umm Ali – Egyptian Food
Desserts in Egyptian – Umm Ali Umm Ali (Om Ali), is translated to Ali’s Mother. A dish that goes back to the 13th century, legend
Macaroni Bechamel – Egyptian Food
Macaroni Bechamel is classic Egyptian comfort food that will leave you satisfied for a while! Basically, it’s Egypt’s version of lasagna or macaroni and cheese.
Roz Bel Laban – Egyptian Food
Roz Bel Laban translates to rice with milk – it’s Egypt’s version of rice pudding. If you’re a fan of rice pudding, you will love
Mahshi – Egyptian Food
Mahshi is a favorite hit amongst Egyptians and great for vegetarian travelers. Mahshi is basically vegetables of choice stuffed with a rice filling, such as
Ful Medammes (fava beans) – Egyptian Food
Ful is the most common traditional breakfast, it’s a staple in every Egyptians’ diet. Ful, pronounced as fool, is made of fava beans cooked with
Fattah – Egyptian Food
Fattah goes all the way back to ancient Egypt where it was served in big feasts, celebrations such as weddings and the birth of a
Molokhia – Egyptian Food
Molokhia is a very traditional Egyptian dish, and you either hate it or love it. It’s a stew made up of leafy green, cut into
Koshari – Egyptian Food
Koshary or koshari is one of the most traditional Egyptian foods. It is popularly found on the streets of Egypt served from carts and restaurants
Egyptian Falafel, also known as Tamiya – Egyptian Food
Falafel is traditionally served in Egyptian breakfast along with ful, eggs, cheese, and pita bread. Traditional falafel is made with chickpeas, but Egyptian Tamiya is