MUST-TRY EGYPTIAN FOODS Exploring Egypt’s flavors is like walking through thousands of years of history.
MAHSHI
HAMAM MAHSHI
Mahshi is a family favorite featuring vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes minced meat, all simmered in tomato broth. It’s aromatic, juicy, and deeply satisfying.
A gourmet dish of stuffed pigeon, hamam mahshi features squab birds filled with a spiced rice or freekeh mixture and then grilled or roasted. Tender, flavorful, and rich, this dish is considered a delicacy and a must-try for the adventurous eater.
SAYADIYA
BASBOUSA
Hailing from Egypt’s coastal cities like Port Said and Alexandria, sayadiya is a fragrant dish of white fish simmered with rice, caramelized onions, and warming spices. It’s often finished with lemon and tahini sauce for an extra flavor punch.
This beloved dessert is made from semolina soaked in sugar syrup and topped with coconut flakes or almonds. Sweet, moist, and delicately crumbly, basbousa is often served during holidays and special occasions alongside tea or coffee.
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