Koshari is a popular Egyptian dish made from a mixture of lentils, rice, pasta, chickpeas, and a flavorful tomato sauce, often topped with crispy fried onions. 1)
Ful Medames is a traditional Egyptian breakfast dish made from fava beans, cooked and mashed, and then topped with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. 2)
Molokhia is a green leafy vegetable cooked into a thick soup, often served with rice and chicken or rabbit. 3)
Ta'meya, also known as falafel, is a widely enjoyed street food made from deep-fried ground fava beans or chickpeas. 4)
Mahshi is a dish made by stuffing vegetables like peppers, zucchinis, and grape leaves with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat. 5)
Sayadeya is a fish dish made from fried or baked fish served on a bed of spiced rice and topped with caramelized onions and nuts. 6)
Roz Bel Laban is a rice pudding made with milk, rice, sugar, and a hint of vanilla or rose water, often garnished with pistachios. 7)
Fatta is a festive dish often served during celebrations, made from layers of toasted bread, rice, and meat, all topped with garlic-infused broth and vinegar. 8)
Hawawshi is a dish made from spiced minced meat stuffed into pita bread, then baked or grilled. 9)
Molokhia is often paired with rabbit meat to create a hearty and flavorful dish. 10)
Basbousa is a sweet dessert made from semolina, yogurt, and coconut, soaked in a rose or orange blossom-scented syrup. 11)
Konafah is a popular dessert made from thin vermicelli-like pastry soaked in syrup and often layered with nuts or cream. 12)
Feteer Meshaltet is a layered Egyptian pastry similar to puff pastry, often served sweet with honey or savory with fillings like cheese and minced meat. 13)
Bamia is an okra stew often cooked with tomatoes and meat, served with rice or bread. 14)
While it's more commonly associated with North African cuisine, Shakshuka is also enjoyed in Egypt. It's made with poached eggs in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. 15)