Discover the delicious cuisine of the land of the pyramids.

Kushari

Kushari is considered a traditional Egyptian dish, consisting of pasta, rice, lentils, caramelized onions, garlic, and chickpeas. Actually, Kushari's origins aren't Egyptian; it's a dish that the British army brought to the country in the 19th century: pasta imported from Italy, tomatoes from Latin America, and rice from Asia. The idea was then formed to create this flavorful dish, a hallmark of the land of the Pyramids. Many restaurants in Egypt serve Kushari, and visitors can enjoy it at any time of day.

Full Medames

Ful Medames consists of stewed fava beans with various spices and olive oil. Some places may use more ingredients such as butter, tomato sauce, tahini, fried or boiled eggs, and pastrami. You can enjoy Ful Medames everywhere; moreover, this dish is exported to many Middle Eastern countries such as Syria, Lebanon, and Sudan.

Mulukhiyah

Mulukhiyah is a soup made from the leaves of the jute plant. In Egypt, Mulukhiyah is made by chopping the leaves with garlic and coriander and cooking it with meat such as chicken, beef, or rabbit, and served with Egyptian bread or rice.

Colocasia Soup

This soup is typically made by peeling taro roots and then cooking them in a broth that includes lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. After cooking, the taro is mashed and served as a light meal with Egyptian bread.

Dukkah

Dukkah is an Egyptian food, often eaten with lettuce, tomatoes, or cucumbers. It consists of a mixture of herbs, seeds, and spices such as mint, salt, sesame seeds, peanuts, coriander, and cumin.

Konafah

This is an easy-to-eat and enjoyable fried dish, popular not only in Egypt but also throughout the Middle East. Determining the country of origin is impossible as it has existed for a very long time. The noodles, after being boiled, are shaped and then deep-fried to a crispy texture. The filling consists of minced meat or chicken along with various vegetables. Finally, it's topped with a secret sauce to enhance the flavor.

Hamam Mahshi

Small pigeons are stuffed with rice or green wheat, then deep-fried. This is one of the most popular dishes in Egypt. You can enjoy Hamam Mashi at Khan El Khalili Market in Cairo and in upscale restaurants.

Karkade

This purple tea is made from dried red hibiscus flowers that have been boiled and cooled, and has a pleasantly sweet and sour taste. Karkadeh can also be enjoyed hot like a herbal tea. The tea provides plenty of vitamin C and minerals, and also helps combat high blood pressure.

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