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Traditional Egyptian cuisine consists of lamb, beef and fish, rice, grains, beans and vegetables. Carnivores and vegans can both relish the sheer variety of flavourful Egyptian food. Look for authentic Egyptian eateries when making an itinerary so you do not miss out on traditional delights such as Ful Medammes, Ta’meya (falafel), Koshari, Mahshi and Fattah.

Egyptian cuisine can open your palate to a wide range of diverse and mind-blowing flavours, from the rich and filling to the sharp and spicy. Below is a list of some Egyptian food items that you must try.

Foul Mudammas and Taameya

Foul Mudammas is a slow-cooked fava beans stew. It is a popular breakfast food in Egypt for most families. Visit Zooba and give yourself a delicious treat with Foul Mudammas and Taameya.

Koshary

Koshary is a popular local food made of boiled lentils, rice, macaroni and chickpeas, fried onions, and a special Egyptian red sauce. Alexandrians have a unique twist to Koshary - adding grilled liver to it.

Hamam Mahsi

Hamam Mahsi, which means stuffed pigeon, is a dish you will not see in any other part of the world. The pigeons are first boiled and then stuffed with spicy rice or grits, onion and tomato sauce.

Hawawshi

Hawaii is essentially minced meat stuffed inside Balady pita bread, buttered and then baked. An interesting twist in Alexandria is that the meat is not placed inside pita bread but inside the fresh dough.

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