Egyptian food and drink guaranteed to enchant every traveler
Pyramids, mummies, camels, beautiful jewellery, sun, sea and sand. These are a few of the things that make Egypt so beautiful and mysterious. Egyptian cuisine is as unique and intriguing as its country. From breakfast and dinner to dessert and drink, we have asked around to give you Egypt’s most famous traditional food and drink.
Falafel is perfect for breakfast or lunch. Egypt’s traditional
recipe of falafel is made from fava beans, red onion, fresh (cilantro, parsley and
dill), coriander, cumin and sesame seeds are optional.
Koshari is a specific Egyptian dish created so there will be
no leftovers. Street food that is thoughtful and delicious, Koshari is the
perfect definition of a complicated yet simple dish. For the creation of this dish,
locals use short grain rice, dry pasta, dry brown lentils. Onion, tomato sauce,
ground cumin, chickpeas, fried onion and most importantly – a lot of patience
and many pots.
Molokhia is a dish widely prepared in Africa and the Middle east, but it’s said to be originated from Ancient Egypt. This dish is still popular in Egypt and the recipe could not be simpler. The soup is rich in calcium and phosphorus and riboflavin, among other minerals and vitamins. The soup is made from the leaves of a plant that goes by the same name, cooked with garlic, coriander, olive oil which is often served with short grain rice and chicken.
Om ali or Um ali is the Egyptian equivalent to bread pudding. A delicious dessert with a twist of dark, made from soaked bread, nuts, and milk. The legend says that Om ali is named after the woman that killed Shagaret Ad-dorr- the first and last sultana that ruled Egypt. Om Ali was Shagaret’s first wife, and the dessert was made to celebrate revenge. Definitely a story that will get you thinking every time you eat it.
Karkade or Hibiscus tea is a drink worthy of pharaohs. The red tea made from hibiscus flower petals, it is a very popular drink in Egypt, dating from Ancient Egypt when it was served by pharaohs. The drink has many medicinal benefits and can be enjoyed comforting and hot or refreshing and cold.
Subiya is a traditional Egyptian non-alcoholic beer. The drink can be served hot or cold and it is most popular during Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar dedicated to fasting, prayer and reflection). Subiya has various recipes where some ingredients are changes and replaced with others. The drink we have tried contains white bread, water, parsley, cardamom and cinnamon. Delicious whether cold or hot and safe at any time of the day.
Tasty, mysterious, and easy to make, these Egyptian dishes and drinks are our most favourite must-try. Make sure you follow our blog for more tips from around the world.
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Egypt is somewhere I have always wanted to go, I have always loved the pyramids and all the history of Ancient Egypt, but I never really thought about it as a food destination, until now, my mouth is watering reading this article!! They seem to eat really healthy in Egypt, using a lot of herbs and fresh products. I think my favourite dish that is described in this blog is the Koshari, it sounds simple enough to make at home, but also sounds delicious. I definitely want to try the Subiya, a hot beer sounds very interesting, I think it is clever to have an enjoyable non alcoholic drink on offer when visiting a county on holiday.
ReplyDeleteOMG...how to make a man feel hungry. Definitely a Koshari fan !
ReplyDeleteI love Egyptian food! It's funny how similar some items are to some local dishes from my country too - I guess that's because the Mediterranean was a melting pot for years so the Middle Eastern cuisine evolved through cultural exchanges. It's so uniquely Egyptian but at the same time it reminds me a bit of home, which makes it taste even more nostalgic! Oh, a karkade - I can smell its aroma through the screen!
ReplyDeleteEgypt was magical to visit. I was lucky on visiting egypt in 2018. What a year, what a destination. Its to mystical going to the sphinx and Giza pyramids.
ReplyDeleteThe food i tried in Egypt was amazing and i guess i had the best falafel of my life there! Amaing place and a really well written blog, thank you for sharing the details.. i missed out on trying a few from the list above but hopefully when i visit next i shall get to them!