(ThyBlackMan.com) The Pyramids and the ancient temples come to mind when we think of Egypt. However, Egyptian cuisine is not as well known as other cuisines. However, you should know that tasty dishes are easily accessible in Egypt and, to put it mildly they are incredibly tasty! Similar to other nations, food plays a significant role in Egyptian culture. From north to south, you can find various variations of the same dish, with each region adding its distinct flavor or twist to the recipe. So don’t hesitate to have any of these meals on your Egypt Trip.
Mukhiya
A chopped, garlic-infused green leafy vegetable cooked with beef, rabbit, or chicken stew and served with rice or bread. Mulukhiya is an intriguing dish because it is made differently throughout Egypt.
Sayadeya
A dish typically prepared in coastal locations like Alexandria, Port Said, and Suez. It is prepared with yellow rice, onion, spices, and tomato sauce and is made with white fish, such as bass or bluefish. In an earthenware pot, it is then baked.
Ful
Lava beans are cooked in oil and lemon juice in this dish, which is one of the most popular basic dishes among Egyptians. If you’d like, you can also include garlic or onion. People eat ful with butter, spicy oil, olive oil, tomato sauce, pepper, pastrami, parsley, sausage, and boiled or fried eggs. Ful can be prepared in a variety of ways. Ful is thought to have first been prepared in ancient Egypt.
Mahshi Hamam
Some people enjoy to eat them, while others refer to them as pests and sky rats. Pigeon that has been stuffed and served as hamam mahshi for ages in Egypt. Along the Nile, mud brick lofts can be found housing pigeons. The birds are either stuffed with rice or bulgur wheat, or with onions, spices, and a grain called freekeh, which is a green cracked wheat with a nutty flavor. Even though hamam mahshi is typically served only on rare occasions in Egypt, it is frequently listed on restaurant menus.
Egyptian flatbread known as “Aish Baladi”
You must at least once in your life sample Egyptian flatbread! Ensure you do so on your Egypt Trips. Egyptians are reliant on bread for survival, hence it is a vital component of their cuisine. And you’ll be astounded by how delicious this flatbread is, I’m sure! It resembles the Middle Eastern cuisine pita, but Egyptians make it with 100 percent whole wheat flour and bake it in a very hot oven.
marmalade bechamel
Egyptian-style spaghetti baked in a pan? Three layers of filling make this Macarona Béchamel dish a culinary delight. Boiling Penne pasta is included in the topmost layer. Typically, tomato sauce, some onions, and beef are combined together in the middle layer. It has white Béchamel sauce on top of it. When the top of the macaroni bechamel bakes to a golden brown color, it is finished. This dish is suitable for any occasion and will feed a large group. Don’t be hesitant to order this dish if you and your family are enjoying a trip in Egypt!
Kushari
Rice, spaghetti, little round macaroni, vermicelli, fried onions, black lentils, and hummus are combined, then topped with a creative combination of rich tomato sauce, garlic and vinegar sauce, and chili sauce. Although that combination may seem odd, it’s definitely worth a go!
Me’ammar Rozz
A white rice meal made by combining it with chicken broth, milk, butter, or cream. The mixture is cooked in the oven before being served, as is customary, at special events and family get-togethers.
Staff Writer; Carl Washington