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⁾