The Top 10 Types of Egyptian Food
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1-Kushari
Kushari is a really tasty vegan dish that comes from the storied Egyptian cuisine that dates back to the beginning of the Islamic era in Egypt. Rice, lentils, onions, garlic, chickpeas, and tomato sauce are all included in the meal. Its four kinds of carbohydrates have helped it become Egypt’s most popular lunch option.
2-Tameya (Fava Beans and Falafel)
The most well-known fast food in Egypt; make up the bulk of the country’s breakfast. The full is produced from fava beans, which are called “fool.” The falafel, also known as ta’meya, is a renowned street snack with Egyptian origins that is vegan and prepared from spiced, ground fava beans. It is then deep-fried into the shape of a flat disc and eaten with tahini, Egyptian bread, and salad.
3-Ful
The most well-known dish in Egypt is ful, which is consumed daily during breakfast by every Egyptian. It is a vegan cuisine that is very nutrient-dense and is thought to have originated in ancient Egypt. It is composed of lava beans that have been prepared with butter, extra-virgin olive oil, spicy oil, lemon juice or paper, tomato sauce, parsley, and additional spices like garlic and onion.
4-Hawawshi (Egyptian Meat Pie)
Hawawshi is a delicious dish that consists of seasoned ground beef baked in a complete loaf of bread, either in a rotisserie oven or in a conventional oven, and served with a wonderful sauce and salad.
5-Shawerma
It is well known that Shawerma was not originally Egyptian cuisine; rather, it was made popular because Egypt was a part of the Ottoman Empire. It is made of meat that has been thinly sliced and roasted on a slowly rotating vertical rotisserie or spit with parsley, diced tomato, and onions. The meat can be mutton, turkey, beef, chicken, lamb, or veal. Having said that, sandwich shops operated by Syrians typically serve the tastiest Shawerma in Egypt.
6-Kabab & Kofta (Grilled Meats)
Savory grilled meat cubes known as kabab and kofta as well as sheesh kebab, which is often produced from veal or lamb, are frequently served with bread and a variety of green salads and dips, primarily tahini and baba ghanoush. They are charcoal-grilled, and any meat lover visiting Egypt must try them.
7-Mulukhiya
Mulukhiya is a dish made from jute and plant leaves that are cooked with chicken, beef, or rabbit stock after being chopped with garlic. It is typically eaten with rice or bread. And it’s one of Egypt’s most delectable dishes.
8-Fatta
Fatta is typically made in preparation for special occasions like a woman’s first delivery. Large chunks of stewed beef are mixed with rice and fried bread and served with a broth made of meat and garlic.
9-Basboosa
Basboosa is a Light and crumbly cake baked and topped with sweet syrup.
10-Konafa
At first glance, Konafa appears to be hay, but it’s actually a cake made of nut-filled filo pastries and semolina noodles that have been drizzled with sweet syrup and garnished with almonds and raisins.
