Egyptian Cuisine

Egyptian cuisine

Egyptian cuisine has its own flavour with many rich influences that distinguish it. Especially the influences of Turkish, Shami, and Italian cuisine. Many Egyptian foods have been around for thousands of years, such as beans, falafel, Kawaraa, Fattah, Kabab, Kofta (grilled meat), stuffed Hamam, Basbosa, Umm Ali, Koshari, Molokhia, and cabbage. in addition to baking special cakes on Eid Al-Fitr. coloured eggs and salted fish on Sham Al-Naseem festival (a pharaonic celebration when the weather seasons change).

Diversity of Egyptian cuisine:

Egyptian cuisine varies into several sub-kitchens. Common Egyptian food is spread in it in addition to special dishes such as the Alexandrian cuisine (which depends on seafood), the Saadi kitchen (Upper Egypt), the countryside of Egypt kitchen, the Bedouin cuisine (influenced by Gulf area cuisine), in addition to the popular cuisine.

As for the major cities, they are a mixture of many kitchens above, including Italian, Indian, Gulf, and Shami cuisine. We find little cuisine from French and Far East Asian cuisine.

Famous dishes in the Egyptian Kitchen:

Koshari

Koshari - Egyptian Cuisine

Koshari is one of the most famous dishes in Egypt, it is one of the popular dishes that are widespread in Egypt. In addition to its low cost, which makes it one of the main dishes of the various social classes in Egypt. Koshari dish consists of pasta, rice, lentils, chickpeas, sauce, caramelized onions, and garlic sauce.

Fol and Falafel

Fol & Falafel - Egyptian Cuisine

Fol (beans) is the first popular meal in Egypt, where Fol and Falafel restaurants are spread everywhere you go. breakfast in Egypt often contains the Fol, in addition to Falafel (Tamya in Egyptian accent), also served with some appetizers such as pickles, eggplant, and green salad.

Molokhia

Molokhia - Egyptian Cuisine

Molokhia is one of the delicious dishes in Egypt, its history dates back to the Pharaonic era, when the plant Molokhia grew on the banks of the Nile. The recipes for this popular meal are varied in different cities, where they are cooked with rabbits which is the most famous recipe, or cooked with chicken or meat, also, it is cooked with Shrimp in coastal cities.

Kabab (Mix Grill)

Kabab (Mix Grill) - Egyptian Cuisine

Everywhere in Egypt, you will find popular and luxurious grill restaurants that serve delicious grills on charcoal with salads, Tahini, and bread.

Stuffed Hamam

Stuffed Hamam - Egyptian Cuisine

Stuffed Hamam is the first-class Egyptian food that a tourist searches for immediately upon his arrival in Egypt. Especially the Arab tourist, because it is one of the finest and most delicious Egyptian dishes.

Fattah

Fattah - Egyptian Cuisine

Fattah is one of the tasty Egyptian dishes for festivals, which consists of rice, and toasted Egyptian bread mixed with meat soup, vinegar, and garlic sauce. Fattah is eaten with meat.

Macaroni Bechamel

Macaroni Bechamel - Egyptian Cuisine

One of the famous Italian dishes that invaded Egyptian cuisine. Macaroni Bechamel is one of the most popular delicacies. It consists of pasta, minced meat, and roasted with béchamel sauce (pastítsio).

Meat Potato Tray

Meat Potato Tray - Egyptian Cuisine

Meat Potato Tray is a famous Egyptian food, it is cooked a lot due to its ease, low cost, and delicious taste.

Meshaltet Pastry

Meshaltet Pastry - Egyptian Cuisine

It is a popular dish from the Egyptian countryside, it is considered one of the most preferred dishes for Egyptians. Meshaltet is eaten with honey and Mesh (sour cheese), which attracts any visitor to Egypt to try it on the authentic Egyptian menu.

Umm Ali

Umm Ali - Egyptian Cuisine

“Umm Ali” is one of the most famous varieties of Egyptian sweets, whose name is associated with the story of the killing of Princess Shajarat Al-Durr. This variety consists of chips of dry cooked dough with milk, nuts, and sugar, put in the oven, and eaten immediately. Umm Ali's distinctive taste gives a kind of Happiness and energy.

Basbousa

Basbousa - Egyptian Cuisine

Basbousa is a famous Egyptian dessert. It is considered a favourite among many desserts because it has a distinct and delicious taste. It is made from semolina flour and sweetened with orange flower water or rose water syrup.