Egyptian Cuisine

Egyptian cuisine is the cuisine of the Egyptian people.

Egyptian cuisine is similar to Levantine cuisine and other Arab cuisines.

Egyptian people today are descended from ancient Egyptians and primarily speak Egyptian Arabic. Since ancient times, Egyptian life has been focused around the Nile River in the Nile Valley.

Cairo is a cultural center.

Darbuka is a traditional drum played in Egyptian music.

Ingredients

Durum wheat is commonly used.

Fava bean is a common ingredient used since ancient times.

brown or black lentil

cumin

Dishes

• country bread(عيش بـَلـَدي eish baladi): leavened whole wheat flatbread
• fatta(فتّة): toasted flatbread pieces with toppings
• fava bean stew(فول مدمس ful medames)
• falafel(طعمية ta’miya): fried seasoned fava bean balls
• mujaddara(مجدرة): rice or other grains cooked with lentils and onion
• koshari / kushari(كشري): grains with garlic, onion, and legumes such as lentils; modern variations often use rice and add pasta