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Recettes égyptiennes

Koshari, ful medames, molokhia — recettes anciennes de la vallée du Nil.

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37Easy

48Medium

8Hard

À propos des recettes égyptiennes

La cuisine égyptienne est l'une des plus anciennes traditions alimentaires au monde : le pain et la bière étaient préparés le long du Nil il y a cinq mille ans, et le ful medames, le petit-déjeuner à base de fèves mijotées lentement, est probablement antérieur au déclin des pharaons. Le limon fertile de la vallée du Nil a fait de l'Égypte une culture de céréales et de légumineuses : le pain (eish baladi, un pain de poche au blé entier) est si central que le mot arabe utilisé pour le désigner, eish, signifie littéralement vie.

Le plat national, le koshary, raconte l'histoire de la position carrefour de l'Égypte : du riz, des lentilles et des pâtes recouvertes de sauce tomate épicée, d'oignons frits croustillants et de vinaigre à l'ail – des pâtes italiennes et des lentilles indiennes absorbées dans une cuisine de rue du Caire. Le molokhia, une soupe de feuilles de jute finement hachées avec de l'ail et de la coriandre moulue frite dans du ghee (la taqliya), divise les ménages quant à savoir si elle doit accompagner du lapin, du poulet ou des fruits de mer, la préférence alexandrine.

La cuisine familiale égyptienne est économique et axée sur les légumineuses ; la viande est souvent réservée aux vendredis et aux fêtes. Les cuisiniers s'appuient sur un petit ensemble d'épices affirmé - cumin, coriandre, ail - plutôt que sur des mélanges complexes, et sur des techniques comme le mahshi (farcir les légumes et les feuilles de vigne avec du riz aux herbes) et la cuisson lente. La duqqa, le condiment aux graines de noix et aux épices écrasées, consommé avec du pain et de l'huile d'olive, est un morceau de génie frugal typiquement égyptien.

Dames complètes

Fèves mijotées lentement pendant la nuit, écrasées avec du cumin, du citron et de l'huile – l'ancien petit-déjeuner national égyptien, mangé avec du pain baladi.

Koshary

Cuisine de rue composée de riz, de lentilles, de pâtes, de sauce tomate épicée, d'oignons frits et de vinaigre d'ail, vendue dans des magasins koshary dédiés.

Molokhia

Feuilles de mauve de jute hachées finement et mijotées dans une soupe verte terminée par une taqliya grésillante à l'ail et à la coriandre.

Eish Baladi

Pain plat de poche au blé entier cuit à feu vif, utilisé comme ustensile, emballage et assiette dans presque tous les repas égyptiens.

Mahshi

Légumes, choux et feuilles de vigne farcis de riz parfumé à l'aneth, persil et tomate, puis mijotés dans un bouillon.

Duqqa

Noisettes ou pois chiches concassés au sésame, coriandre et cumin, consommés en trempant le pain d'abord dans l'huile d'olive puis dans le mélange.

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dinner

Bamia

Egyptian okra stew braised with lamb, tomatoes, garlic, and coriander into a tender, savory comfort dish.

90 min420 calMedium

★4.7(2,706)

Nouveaudinner

Koshari

Egypt's beloved street food — a hearty bowl of rice, lentils, macaroni and chickpeas topped with a spiced tomato sauce, crispy fried onions and a garlicky vinegar dressing.

80 min580 calMedium

★4.7(1,042)

Nouveaubreakfast

Ful Medames

Egypt's ancient breakfast staple — slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with cumin, lemon and garlic, finished with olive oil and served with eggs, pitta and fresh vegetables.

45 min320 calEasy

★4.6(823)

Nouveaudessert

Om Ali — Egyptian Bread Pudding

Egypt's most beloved dessert: flaky pastry baked in sweetened milk with cream, raisins, coconut and nuts — a warm, indulgent pudding with a crispy golden top.

45 min480 calEasy

★4.8(2,876)

Nouveaudinner

Molokhia — Egyptian Jew's Mallow Soup

Finely chopped dried or fresh molokhia leaves cooked in rich chicken broth with a fragrant garlic and coriander tafaya, served over rice — Egypt's national soup.

55 min420 calEasy

★4.7(1,987)

Nouveaulunch

Koshary — Egyptian Street Food

Egypt's ultimate street food: layers of rice, lentils, macaroni and chickpeas topped with spiced tomato sauce, crispy onions and a garlic-vinegar daqqa — the country's most beloved dish.

80 min620 calMedium

★4.9(4,321)

Nouveaudessert

Basbousa — Egyptian Semolina Cake

A moist, syrup-soaked semolina cake with coconut and rose water, topped with whole almonds — the Middle East's most beloved tea-time cake.

45 min320 calEasy

★4.8(3,654)

dinner

Koshari

Egypt's beloved street food national dish — a hearty bowl of rice, lentils, and pasta topped with spiced tomato sauce, crispy fried onions, and a garlicky vinegar drizzle.

80 min460 calMedium

★4.9(2,130)

soup

Molokhia

Egypt's ancient green soup — a silky, slightly viscous stew made from finely chopped jute leaves, simmered in chicken broth with a spectacular fried garlic and coriander tarka.

50 min280 calMedium

★4.7(1,120)

lunch

Hawawshi

Egypt's beloved spiced meat-stuffed bread — a pita or baladi bread filled with a fiery mixture of minced beef, onion, and chilies, baked until the bread crisps and the meat sizzles.

45 min460 calEasy

★4.8(1,340)

dinner

Egyptian Grilled Kofta

Fragrant spiced ground beef and lamb skewers grilled over charcoal — Egypt's ultimate street food.

35 min340 calEasy

★4.8(387)

breakfast

Egyptian Ta'amiya (Fava Bean Falafel)

Egypt's original falafel made with fava beans instead of chickpeas — crispier, greener, and uniquely Egyptian.

500 min180 calMedium

★4.8(412)

dinner

Egyptian Mahshi (Stuffed Vegetables)

Tender vegetables — zucchini, peppers, tomatoes — stuffed with herbed rice and slow-cooked in tomato broth.

150 min420 calHard

★4.8(267)

dessert

Egyptian Basbousa (Semolina Cake)

Moist, syrup-soaked semolina cake flavored with coconut and rose water — Egypt's most beloved dessert.

45 min280 calEasy

★4.8(534)

soup

Egyptian Mulukhiyah Soup

Silky, garlicky jute leaf soup — Egypt's national dish, fragrant with coriander and served over rice or with rabbit.

50 min180 calMedium

★4.7(312)

lunch

Kushari (Egyptian Street Food Rice Bowl)

Egypt's most popular street dish — a layered bowl of rice, lentils, macaroni, chickpeas, crispy onions and two sauces: spicy tomato and tangy vinegar. Cairo on a plate.

80 min580 calMedium

★4.7(512)

breakfast

Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Bean Stew)

Egypt's national breakfast and one of the world's oldest dishes — dried fava beans slow-cooked until tender and mashed with cumin, lemon and olive oil. Eaten by pharaohs and Cairo traffic wardens alike.

30 min280 calEasy

★4.7(523)

dessert

Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)

Egypt's national dessert and the Middle East's greatest bread pudding — layers of crispy pastry soaked in sweet hot milk with coconut, raisins, almonds and pistachios, baked until the top caramelises. Warm, rich, extraordinary.

40 min480 calEasy

★4.8(445)

snack

Hawawshi (Egyptian Spiced Minced Meat Bread)

Cairo's beloved street food — whole bread loaf stuffed with heavily spiced minced beef and onion, then baked or grilled until the crust is crispy and the filling juicy. Fast food, Egyptian style.

45 min480 calMedium

★4.7(398)

dinner

Molokhia

Egyptian jute leaf soup — vivid green, slimy and deeply savoury — served over rice or with chicken.

50 min320 calMedium

★4.8(612)

Nouveaubreakfast

Ful Medames

Egypt's national breakfast — slow-simmered fava beans crushed at the bowl with lemon, garlic, cumin, and olive oil.

660 min380 calEasy

★4.8(1,280)

Nouveaudessert

Feteer Meshaltet (Egyptian Layered Flaky Pastry)

Egypt's pharaonic layered pastry: paper-thin dough folded with ghee into hundreds of flaky leaves, baked golden and served with honey or cheese.

85 min610 calHard

★4.8(412)

Nouveausoup

Molokhia (Egyptian Jute-Leaf Chicken Soup)

Egypt's most beloved green soup — finely chopped jute leaves in golden chicken broth, finished with garlic-cilantro takleya and served over rice.

75 min380 calEasy

★4.9(680)

Nouveaulunch

Koshari (Egyptian Rice, Lentil and Pasta Bowl with Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Cairo's beloved national street food — layered rice, brown lentils, macaroni and chickpeas under a garlicky tomato sauce, crisp fried onions, and a fiery vinegar-chilli daqqa.

85 min580 calMedium

★4.9(670)

Nouveaustarter

Taamiya (Egyptian Falafel)

Creamy, green falafel made from fava beans instead of chickpeas — Egypt's beloved street food.

45 min240 calMedium

★4.6(980)

dinner

Koshari

Egypt's national dish — layered rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas with tomato sauce and crispy onions.

80 min580 calMedium

★4.9(2,840)

soup

Molokhia

Egyptian jute leaf soup with garlic, coriander, and chicken — emerald green, deeply savory, ancient.

75 min480 calMedium

★4.7(1,240)

Nouveaubreakfast

Falafel Misr (Egyptian Ta'amiya Fava Bean Falafel)

Authentic Egyptian ta'amiya — vibrant herb-packed falafel made entirely from dried fava beans, rolled in sesame seeds, and fried to a shattering golden crust.

50 min260 calMedium

★4.8(1,240)

Nouveaudinner

Shawarma Masri (Egyptian-Style Beef and Lamb Shawarma)

Egyptian shawarma with a distinctive spice blend including cumin and nutmeg, served in aish baladi with tahini sauce and tangy Egyptian pickles.

50 min540 calMedium

★4.7(890)

Nouveausoup

Molokhia (Egyptian Green Jute Leaf Soup with Chicken)

Beloved Egyptian molokhia — silky green jute leaf soup slow-cooked with fragrant chicken broth, finished with a sizzling garlic and coriander tarka.

80 min480 calMedium

★4.8(1,560)

Nouveaudessert

Konafa (Egyptian Cheese Pastry with Orange Blossom Syrup)

Egyptian konafa — delicate shredded wheat pastry filled with clotted cream or cheese, baked golden, and soaked in fragrant orange blossom sugar syrup.

50 min440 calMedium

★4.9(1,870)

Nouveaubreakfast

Gehna (Egyptian Fried Cheese Squares)

Simple Egyptian gehna — thick wedges of salty white cheese pan-fried until golden and crispy, served with tomato, bread, and olive oil for an authentic Egyptian breakfast.

15 min220 calEasy

★4.6(640)

Nouveaudinner

Fatta (Egyptian Rice, Bread, and Lamb Broth Celebration Dish)

Egyptian fatta — the iconic Eid celebration dish of layers of crispy bread, saffron rice, and slow-braised lamb drowned in a tangy garlic-vinegar broth.

180 min680 calHard

★4.9(720)

Nouveaudessert

Um Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding with Nuts and Cream)

Egyptian Um Ali — a luxurious baked bread pudding of puff pastry, warm spiced milk, nuts, coconut, and whipped cream that is Egypt's most celebrated dessert.

40 min490 calEasy

★4.8(1,890)

Nouveaulunch

Cairo Lemon Herb Grain Bowl

Cairo Lemon Herb Grain Bowl turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete grain bowl with salmon, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

40 min380 calMedium

★4.5(9,610)

Nouveausoup

Alexandria Smoky Tomato Soup

Alexandria Smoky Tomato Soup turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete soup with white fish, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

51 min401 calEasy

★4.6(9,641)

Nouveaudinner

Luxor Sesame Lime Stew

Luxor Sesame Lime Stew turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete stew with chicken legs, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

62 min422 calMedium

★4.7(9,672)

Nouveaudinner

Nile Delta Charred Pepper Noodles

Nile Delta Charred Pepper Noodles turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete noodle dish with wheat noodles, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

73 min443 calMedium

★4.8(9,703)

Nouveausalad

Aswan Green Herb Salad

Aswan Green Herb Salad turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete salad with grilled chicken, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

56 min464 calHard

★4.3(9,734)

Nouveaubread

Sinai Lemon Herb Flatbread

Sinai Lemon Herb Flatbread turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete flatbread with flatbread dough, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

45 min485 calMedium

★4.4(9,765)

Nouveaudinner

Giza Smoky Tomato Traybake

Giza Smoky Tomato Traybake turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete traybake with sweet potatoes, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

51 min506 calMedium

★4.5(9,796)

Nouveausnack

Fayoum Sesame Lime Fritters

Fayoum Sesame Lime Fritters turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete fritters with salted fish, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

43 min527 calEasy

★4.5(9,827)

Nouveaubreakfast

Port Said Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate

Port Said Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete breakfast plate with yogurt, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

52 min548 calMedium

★4.6(9,858)

Nouveaudessert

Upper Egypt Green Herb Dessert

Upper Egypt Green Herb Dessert turns egyptian pantry flavors into a complete dessert with coconut, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

76 min354 calMedium

★4.7(9,889)

Nouveaulunch

Egyptian Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl

Egyptian Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl brings egyptian flavor to a practical rice bowl built with chicken thighs, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

42 min385 calMedium

★4.5(9,190)

Nouveausoup

Egyptian Village Smoky Tomato Soup

Egyptian Village Smoky Tomato Soup brings egyptian flavor to a practical soup built with mushrooms, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

55 min406 calEasy

★4.6(9,219)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Garden Sesame Lime Skillet

Egyptian Garden Sesame Lime Skillet brings egyptian flavor to a practical skillet dinner built with cauliflower, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

66 min427 calMedium

★4.7(9,248)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles

Egyptian Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles brings egyptian flavor to a practical noodle dish built with rice noodles, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

77 min448 calMedium

★4.8(9,277)

Nouveausalad

Egyptian Mountain Green Herb Salad

Egyptian Mountain Green Herb Salad brings egyptian flavor to a practical salad built with grilled chicken, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

58 min469 calHard

★4.3(9,306)

Nouveaubread

Egyptian Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread

Egyptian Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread brings egyptian flavor to a practical flatbread built with flatbread dough, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

47 min490 calMedium

★4.4(9,335)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake

Egyptian Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake brings egyptian flavor to a practical traybake built with sweet potatoes, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

55 min511 calMedium

★4.5(9,364)

Nouveausnack

Egyptian Street Sesame Lime Fritters

Egyptian Street Sesame Lime Fritters brings egyptian flavor to a practical fritters built with salted fish, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

45 min532 calEasy

★4.5(9,393)

Nouveaubreakfast

Egyptian Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate

Egyptian Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate brings egyptian flavor to a practical breakfast plate built with beans, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

54 min553 calMedium

★4.6(9,422)

Nouveaudessert

Egyptian Weeknight Green Herb Dessert

Egyptian Weeknight Green Herb Dessert brings egyptian flavor to a practical dessert built with coconut, cumin, garlic, lemon and tomato, and a fresh parsley finish.

80 min359 calMedium

★4.7(9,451)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Koshari Bowl

Egypt's beloved national dish of layered rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas, topped with spiced tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.

65 min520 calMedium

★4.7(68)

Nouveausoup

Egyptian Beef and Cumin Shorba

A warming Egyptian-style beef shorba, built on cumin, coriander and garlic and finished with lemon and parsley.

63 min410 calEasy

★4.5(62)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Skillet

A one-pan Egyptian-spiced skillet of sweet potato and deeply caramelized onion, finished with cumin, lemon and parsley.

55 min385 calMedium

★4.4(47)

Nouveausalad

Egyptian Green Bean and Lemon Salad

A warm Egyptian-style green bean salad braised in olive oil with garlic and cumin, finished cold with lemon and parsley.

45 min165 calEasy

★4.6(71)

Nouveaubread

Egyptian Garlic Shrimp Flatbread

Sizzling garlic-cumin shrimp piled onto warm flatbread with lemon and parsley, ready in under 30 minutes.

27 min340 calEasy

★4.6(58)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Kofta Traybake with Herbed Yogurt

Spiced lamb kofta baked on a tray with onions until charred at the edges, served with cooling herbed yogurt.

45 min420 calMedium

★4.6(84)

Nouveausnack

Egyptian Black Bean Ta'ameya-Style Fritters

Crisp herb-packed fritters in the style of Egyptian ta'ameya, made with black beans instead of the traditional dried fava.

35 min310 calMedium

★4.5(66)

Nouveaubreakfast

Egyptian Spiced Pumpkin Breakfast Plate

A hearty Egyptian-style breakfast of cumin-roasted pumpkin, fried eggs and warm flatbread, brightened with lemon and parsley.

40 min310 calEasy

★4.5(52)

Nouveaudessert

Egyptian Roz Bel Laban (Rice Pudding)

Creamy Egyptian rice pudding simmered slowly in milk until thick, finished with a dusting of cinnamon and toasted nuts.

55 min245 calEasy

★4.7(89)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Red Lentil Stew with Cumin Yogurt

A hearty Egyptian-style red lentil stew brightened with lemon, topped with a dollop of garlicky cumin yogurt.

45 min285 calEasy

★4.6(78)

Nouveaulunch

Egyptian Grilled Chicken Shawarma-Style Wraps

Cumin-marinated chicken thighs pan-seared and wrapped in warm flatbread with garlic sauce, pickles and parsley.

30 min430 calMedium

★4.6(95)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Grilled Cumin Mushroom Plate

Thick-cut mushrooms marinated in garlic, cumin and lemon, then grilled hot and served over flatbread with parsley.

30 min245 calEasy

★4.5(43)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Corner Cumin Tomato Stuffed Vegetables

Roasted cauliflower steaks seasoned like Egyptian mahshi filling, with a cumin-rice topping and tomato sauce.

50 min340 calMedium

★4.4(49)

Nouveausalad

Egyptian Herbed Rice and Vermicelli Salad

Egyptian-style rice cooked with toasted vermicelli, tossed cold with lots of herbs, lemon and toasted nuts for a bright grain salad.

40 min310 calEasy

★4.5(61)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Chickpea and Cumin Braise

A slow-braised Egyptian chickpea stew in a garlicky, cumin-spiced tomato sauce, finished bright with lemon and parsley.

35 min260 calEasy

★4.5(67)

Nouveaustarter

Egyptian Roasted Eggplant with Tomato and Cumin

Smoky roasted eggplant tossed with a garlicky cumin-tomato sauce, finished with parsley and lemon — a simple Egyptian starter.

50 min220 calEasy

★4.5(58)

Nouveausnack

Egyptian Crispy Lentil Fritters (Adasiya)

Crisp, golden lentil fritters spiced with cumin and coriander — an Egyptian street-style snack served with lemon and tahini.

55 min285 calMedium

★4.6(54)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Herbed Rice with Fried Eggs

Cumin-spiced Egyptian rice cooked one-pot with fresh herbs, topped with crisp-edged fried eggs for a fast, filling dinner.

35 min385 calEasy

★4.6(73)

Nouveaulunch

Egyptian Ta'ameya Sandwich with Charred Lemon

Crispy fava bean falafel stuffed into pita with tahini, pickles and salad, brightened with a squeeze of charred lemon.

45 min420 calMedium

★4.6(55)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Kofta with Crispy Chile Topping

Spiced grilled beef and lamb kofta finished with a scatter of crisp fried chile for extra heat and crunch.

40 min400 calMedium

★4.5(42)

Nouveaubreakfast

Egyptian Ful Medames with Toasted Sesame

Slow-simmered fava beans mashed lightly with garlic, lemon and olive oil, finished with toasted sesame for nutty crunch.

100 min340 calEasy

★4.6(48)

Nouveaubreakfast

Egyptian Eggah with Coconut and Ginger

A thick, herb-packed baked egg dish similar to a frittata, given a lighter tropical lift with coconut milk and fresh ginger.

40 min220 calEasy

★4.3(26)

Nouveaubreakfast

Egyptian Smoky Freekeh Porridge (Smoked Paprika Belila-Style)

Roasted green wheat freekeh simmered into a creamy porridge with milk and a smoky paprika finish, a savory riff on Egyptian belila.

45 min290 calEasy

★4.3(24)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Sayadeya Baked Fish with Green Chile

Whole fish baked over deeply caramelized rice in a cumin-spiced fish stock, with a fresh green chile finish for heat.

100 min480 calHard

★4.6(33)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Shish Tawook Kebab Plate with Citrus Yogurt

Grilled chicken skewers marinated in citrus, garlic and yogurt, served with rice, salad and a bright yogurt drizzle.

35 min420 calMedium

★4.6(46)

Nouveaulunch

Egyptian Fatteer Meshaltet with Tomato and Basil

Flaky, layered Egyptian flatbread baked with a simple tomato and fresh basil topping, savory-style fatteer.

70 min420 calHard

★4.3(22)

Nouveausalad

Egyptian Salata Baladi with Garlic Lime Dressing

A classic Egyptian chopped tomato-cucumber salad brightened with a sharp garlic-lime dressing instead of the usual lemon.

15 min90 calEasy

★4.4(30)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Roast Chicken with Crispy Chile and Cumin Rub

Whole chicken rubbed with cumin, garlic and coriander, roasted until deeply golden and topped with crisp fried chile.

75 min410 calMedium

★4.5(39)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Roasted Vegetable Bake with Tahini and Sesame

Eggplant, zucchini and bell pepper roasted until caramelized, layered with a garlicky tahini sauce and toasted sesame.

55 min290 calEasy

★4.4(27)

Nouveaudessert

Egyptian Basbousa Bites with Coconut and Ginger

Small semolina cake bites soaked in syrup, made extra tender with coconut and given warmth from fresh ginger.

50 min260 calEasy

★4.5(34)

Nouveaubreakfast

Egyptian Fatayer-Style Savory Pancakes

Skillet pancakes folded around a spiced spinach and onion filling, inspired by Egyptian fatayer hand pies.

35 min260 calEasy

★4.4(29)

Nouveaulunch

Egyptian Koshari Bowl

Egypt's national dish of rice, lentils and pasta topped with a tangy tomato sauce, crispy onions and chickpeas.

65 min480 calMedium

★4.7(52)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Sayadeya (Fish and Rice)

Coastal Egyptian fish and rice cooked in a deeply caramelized onion broth, a specialty of Alexandria and Port Said.

90 min480 calMedium

★4.6(37)

Nouveausoup

Egyptian Red Lentil Soup (Shorbet Ads)

A smooth, cumin-scented red lentil soup finished with fried garlic, lemon and a swirl of olive oil.

45 min240 calEasy

★4.6(48)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Stuffed Peppers (Mahshi Filfil)

Bell peppers stuffed with a herbed rice, tomato and dill filling, simmered gently in tomato broth until tender.

75 min300 calMedium

★4.5(33)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Bechamel Macaroni (Macarona Bechamel)

Layered pasta and spiced ground beef baked under a golden bechamel sauce, a beloved Egyptian comfort-food casserole.

75 min560 calMedium

★4.6(44)

Nouveaudinner

Egyptian Kofta Burger

Spiced ground beef and parsley kofta shaped into patties and grilled, served with tahini sauce and pickled vegetables.

32 min540 calMedium

★4.6(39)

Nouveaudessert

Egyptian Om Ali (Bread Pudding)

A warm, festive bread pudding baked in milk with nuts, raisins and coconut, Egypt's answer to bread and butter pudding.

Egyptian Ramadan Iftar Platter

A festive fast-breaking spread of stuffed grape leaves, lentil soup, grilled kofta and dates, arranged for sharing at sundown.

105 min520 calHard

★4.7(35)

Questions fréquentes sur les recettes égyptiennes

Pourquoi la cuisine égyptienne est-elle connue ?▾

La cuisine égyptienne est connue pour ses plats copieux à base de légumineuses aux racines anciennes : ful medames (compote de fèves), koshary (riz, lentilles et pâtes à la sauce tomate épicée), ta'ameya (falafel aux fèves) et soupe molokhia. Le pain est au cœur de chaque repas, la viande joue un rôle moindre que dans une grande partie du Moyen-Orient et les saveurs s'appuient sur le cumin, la coriandre et l'ail.

Quelle est la différence entre la cuisine égyptienne et libanaise ?▾

La cuisine libanaise est plus légère et axée sur les mezze : herbes fraîches, citron, huile d'olive, taboulé, houmous de pois chiches. La nourriture égyptienne est plus consistante et à base de céréales et de légumineuses : les fèves remplacent les pois chiches (le falafel égyptien, ta'ameya, est fabriqué à partir de favas), le koshary et le molokhia n'ont pas d'équivalent libanais et les plats sont généralement construits autour d'une assiette substantielle plutôt que de plusieurs petites.

La nourriture égyptienne est-elle épicée ?▾

Non, la cuisine égyptienne est plus aromatique que piquante. Les assaisonnements de base sont le cumin, la coriandre moulue et l'ail généreux, avec du piquant offert séparément sous forme de shatta, une sauce chili arrosée de koshary ou ful au goût. Comparés à leurs voisins nord-africains comme la Tunisie, où la harissa rend la chaleur structurelle, les plats égyptiens sont doux et reposent sur une cuisson lente pour plus de profondeur.

Quel plat égyptien un débutant doit-il cuisiner en premier ?▾

Commencez par le koshary : chaque composant – riz, lentilles brunes, petites pâtes, sauce tomate au vinaigre et à l'ail, oignons frits croustillants – est une technique de base, et l'assemblage est la seule astuce. Le Ful medames est encore plus simple si vous utilisez des fèves en conserve, écrasées avec du cumin, du citron, de l'ail et de l'huile d'olive. Les deux sont végétaliens, bon marché et authentiquement égyptiens de tous les jours.

Qu'est-ce que le molokhia et quel goût a-t-il ?▾

Le molokhia est une soupe à base de feuilles de mauve de jute, hachées très finement et mijotées dans un bouillon de poulet ou de lapin, agrémentée d'ail et de coriandre moulue frites dans du ghee. Les feuilles lui confèrent une texture soyeuse et légèrement visqueuse distinctive semblable à celle du gombo. Il a un goût vert et aillé et est traditionnellement servi sur du riz ou mangé avec du pain.