Top 5 Not-To-Miss Foods In Egypt

Egypt is a country not only known for its ancient monuments, revolution, ethnic beauty and tradition but is also famous for the great food that makes the tourists have an overwhelming experience. Egypt food serves a platter of yummy, simple yet delicious items filled with a touch of culture and simplicity. Eating since ages have been an important social activity in Egypt; feasts are the central feature during occasions and special events. The most common and daily food of Egypt is bread and fish. The national dish of Egypt is foul – made of fava beans seasoned with oil, salt, cumin and lemon.

If you want to learn some more about the food of Egypt read on as we take a closer look at 5 dishes that you can have in this African country.

List of the most delicious dishes in Egypt:

Kushari

Kushari is the national dish of Egypt. It consists of tomato sauce and pasta including lentils, rice, chickpeas, caramelized onions and garlic. The British army in Egypt brought this dish during the 19th century. The dish is not from its home – the pasta is from Italy and tomatoes from Latin America. However, the mixture of all these was made by Egyptians. This dish is easy to cook and delicious.

Ful Medames

Ful Medames is the most common staple food in Egypt. It consists of lava beans that are served with garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It is easy to cook, can be served with many add-ons such as tahini, butter, boiled or fried eggs, tomato sauce and pastrami though the traditional way of eating the dish is with bread bun.  It is a full breakfast meal in most parts of Egypt.

Fatta

This dish is usually prepared during festivals such as woman's first birth or after Easter or Eid. It consists of several layers of fried bread and rice, covered with a vinegar and garlic meat soup. It is served with deep-fried poached eggs and stewed beef. Fatta has a huge amount of calorie content in it.

Feseekh

This dish is mostly served during the Sham-El-Nessim festival – a spring celebration. The process is a little complex; it requires fermentation; the fish is first dried in the sun and then topping of salt is done, specially prepared by experienced chefs. This dish can be harmful and poisonous if prepared incorrectly. It has a pungent taste, due to which it has been suggested to store the dish in a thick glass jar.

Dukkah

It is an Egyptian food commonly used as a dip and eaten along with Egyptian flat bread or raw vegetables. Dukkah has a mixture of spices, herbs, and nuts. This dish can be easily prepared at home with different families having different tastes and variations to add into the dish. The food requires togetherness and a lot of care as little change in taste can spoil the entire dish.

Have you ever tasted any of these dishes? Please tell us. We would love to hear your experiences.

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