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Egyptian Recipes

Koshari, ful medames, molokhia — ancient recipes from the Nile valley.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ful Medames

Egypt's breakfast staple and one of the world's oldest dishes — fava beans slow-cooked with lemon, garlic, and cumin, drizzled with olive oil and eaten with warm bread.

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.

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.