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The national dish of Egypt, combining rice, macaroni, and lentils topped with a spiced tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and crispy fried onions.
The must-try food that defines Cairo, EG's culinary culture
The national dish of Egypt, combining rice, macaroni, and lentils topped with a spiced tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and crispy fried onions.
A savory, viscous green soup made from minced jute mallow leaves, typically flavored with garlic and coriander and served with chicken or rabbit.
A staple breakfast dish consisting of slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with olive oil, cumin, garlic, and lemon juice.
The Egyptian version of falafel, made with crushed fava beans instead of chickpeas, resulting in a lighter and fluffier texture.
Whole pigeons stuffed with a mixture of spiced cracked wheat (frikeh) or rice, then roasted or grilled to perfection.
A festive dish made of layers of crispy fried bread and rice, doused in a garlic and vinegar meat broth and topped with chunks of beef.
Spiced minced meat with onions and peppers stuffed inside a whole loaf of Egyptian pita bread and baked until crispy.
An assortment of vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and vine leaves stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice, herbs, and tomato sauce.
Grilled chunks of marinated lamb or veal (kabab) and skewers of spiced minced meat (kofta) cooked over charcoal.
A classic Egyptian rice pudding made with milk and sugar, often flavored with vanilla or mastic and topped with nuts.
A traditional Egyptian bread pudding made with layers of puff pastry, milk, cream, and a variety of nuts and raisins.
A sweet semolina cake soaked in simple syrup and often garnished with almonds or whipped cream (ishta).
A popular comfort food consisting of penne pasta layered with a spiced minced meat filling and topped with a thick, creamy béchamel sauce.
Beef or sheep intestines stuffed with a spicy rice and herb mixture, boiled, and then deep-fried until golden.
An Egyptian take on moussaka, featuring layers of fried eggplant and bell peppers in a savory tomato sauce, sometimes with minced meat.
A rich, green-hued dip made from pureed dried fava beans, herbs, and spices, served cold with fried onions on top.
Thinly sliced meat marinated in a specific blend of Middle Eastern spices, served in a soft bun or wrap with tahini or garlic sauce.
A dessert made of very fine vermicelli-like pastry soaked in sweet syrup and layered with cream, cheese, or nuts.
Small, deep-fried dough balls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, coated in honey, syrup, or powdered sugar.
A traditional dish of cow trotters cooked into a rich, gelatinous soup, often served with fatta or on its own.