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Everyday comfort food with beans, rice and warm spices. Egyptian cooking is simple, filling and full of heart.
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About Egyptian
Egyptian cooking is very much everyday home food. Beans, lentils, rice, bread and vegetables are the heart of many meals. Koshari, ful medames, ta'ameya made from fava beans, and molokhia soup are well-loved dishes.
Cumin, coriander, garlic, tomato sauce and fresh herbs are used often. Compared with the Levant, Egyptian food is more bean- and grain-focused, and less about mezze or grilled meat. Many dishes are easy on the budget and filling.
Questions folks ask
What is koshari?
Koshari is a mix of rice, lentils and pasta with tomato sauce, crispy onions and sometimes chickpeas.
What is ful medames?
It is slow-cooked fava beans, mashed and seasoned with lemon, oil and spices, often eaten for breakfast.
What is ta'ameya?
Ta'ameya is the Egyptian version of falafel, made with fava beans and fresh herbs.
Kitchen tips
- Soak dried beans overnight for a softer texture.
- Fry onions until deeply golden for koshari topping.
- Add garlic and coriander at the end for fresh flavor.
- Serve ful with lemon, olive oil and warm bread.
- Make a big batch of tomato sauce to use all week.