Egyptian Cuisine

31 dishes · Community built

Egyptian Dishes

#1

Koshari

Egypt's national dish and one of the great street foods of the world — a bowl of rice, lentils, macaroni and chickpeas t...

#2

Molokhia

Egypt's most beloved home-cooked dish — a silky green soup made from the leaves of the jute plant, cooked with garlic an...

#3

Ful Medames

Egypt's ancient breakfast — slow-cooked fava beans dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and cumin, eaten with fla...

#4

Feteer Meshaltet

Egypt's ancient layered pastry — a flaky, buttery flatbread made by repeatedly folding clarified butter into the dough t...

#5

Hawawshi

A popular Egyptian street food — spiced minced meat stuffed into flatbread and baked or fried until crispy. The filling ...

#6

Sobia

A chilled, sweet coconut and rice milk drink, popular during Ramadan.

#7

Fattah

A layered dish of crisp fried bread, rice, and meat, topped with a garlicky vinegar tomato sauce.

#8

Torshi Masri

A colorful mix of pickled vegetables, tangy and crunchy, a staple Egyptian condiment.

#9

Basbousa

A dense, syrup-soaked semolina cake, often topped with almonds.

#10

Egyptian Feseekh

Salted, fermented mullet fish, a pungent traditional dish eaten during spring festivals.

#11

Kobeba Masriya

Torpedo-shaped bulgur shells stuffed with spiced ground meat, deep-fried until crisp, an Egyptian take on kibbeh.

#12

Kunafa

Shredded pastry layered over a sweet cheese or cream filling, baked and soaked in syrup.

#13

Roz Bel Khaltah

Rice studded with mixed nuts and dried fruit, a festive Egyptian rice dish.

#14

Shorbet Ads

A smooth, golden Egyptian lentil soup flavored with cumin and finished with lemon.

#15

Egyptian Stuffed Pigeon

Whole pigeon stuffed with spiced rice or wheat, grilled or roasted until tender.

#16

Sayadeya

Spiced fish served over rice cooked in a caramelized onion and fish broth.

#17

Torly

A mixed vegetable stew simmered in tomato sauce, an Egyptian comfort dish reflecting Ottoman influence.

#18

Mombar

Beef intestine casing stuffed with a spiced rice filling and slow-cooked until tender.

#19

Mahshi

Vegetables such as zucchini, peppers, or cabbage stuffed with a seasoned rice and herb filling.

#20

Ta'ameya

Egyptian-style falafel made from ground fava beans instead of chickpeas, herbed and fried until crisp.

#21

Egyptian Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, a beloved Egyptian breakfast dish.

#22

Egyptian Fattoush

A crisp salad of mixed greens and toasted pita, dressed with lemon and sumac, popular across Egypt.

#23

Mahshi Kromb

Cabbage leaves stuffed with spiced rice, rolled tightly and simmered in a tangy broth.

#24

Egyptian Rice Pudding

A creamy, fragrant rice pudding flavored with vanilla and topped with nuts.

#25

Kofta Masriya

Grilled skewers of seasoned ground beef and lamb, an Egyptian take on kofta.

#26

Kabab Halla

Tender beef cubes slow-cooked in a spiced tomato broth with potatoes, a comforting Egyptian stew.

#27

Bamia Masriya

Okra stewed slowly with tomato, garlic, and coriander until tender and richly flavored.

#28

Betengan Mekhalel

Small eggplants pickled whole with garlic and chile, a tangy Egyptian condiment.

#29

Om Ali

A warm bread pudding baked with milk, nuts, and raisins, an Egyptian dessert classic.

#30

Firakh Mashwiya

Chicken marinated in garlic, lemon, and cumin, grilled until charred and juicy.

#31

Egyptian Baba Ghanoug

Smoky mashed eggplant blended with tahini and garlic, a classic Egyptian dip.

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