Recipes from Egypt

There is a lot of tradition in Egypt's cuisine because of it's past. Egypt is a na old country, however one that is still serving food that is just as old. New twists have been added with the availability of spices of the years. The great aspect of cooking Egyptian food is that the ingredients are relatively easy to find. The blend of meats and spices makes Egyptian food unique and savory.

Birum Ruz - Rice Casserole
Recipe for biram ruz, a rice dish native to Egypt.

Fool Nabed
Recipe for fool nabed, a fava bean soup from Egypt.

Warak Einab - Stuffed Grape Leaves
Recipe stuffed grape leaves, an appetizer. Grape leaves are stuffed with meat, spices, and vegetables. Grape leaves are also popular in Greek cooking.

Ful Medames - Egyptian Fava Beans
Ful Medames is a common breakfast dish in Egypt. It is served with an egg and pita bread. It makes a very hearty breakfast! Ful Medames is a national dish of Egypt. This recipe is thousand of years old.

Falafel - Fried Chickpea Balls or Patties
Falafel is a worldwide recognized Middle Eastern food. Learn how to make authentic falafel from this classic recipe.

Koshari - Lentils and Rice with Tomato Sauce
Koshari is considered to be a fast food in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. It is almost like a chili. This koshari recipe is easy and inexpensive to make.

Basbousa - Semolina Cakes with Syrup
Basbousa are small cakes that are covered with syrup. The are perfect with coffee or tea. This basbousa recipe is very easy.

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