10 TYPICAL DISHES TO EAT IN EGYPT

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The richness of Egyptian cuisine is mainly that it receives influences from both Mediterranean cuisine, as well as from African and Middle Eastern recipes. It is characterized mainly by using simple and tasty ingredients, cooked with various spices, but with quite mild flavors, and, although the meat is very present, it has many vegetarian proposals. Remember that 90% of the Egyptian population is Muslim, so this looks good in gastronomy (don't look for pork that you won't find). Now, take note that we are going to tell you 10 typical dishes to eat in Egypt:

It's probably the National dish, a shot of energy that you have to try at least once (here you usually eat breakfast). The beans (ful) are the main protagonists of the dish. They are cooked with a garlic sauce, after crushing them a little, in a copper casserole and served with a good stream of olive oil, parsley, onions and lemon. It is not uncommon for them to serve you also pita bread.

Other vegetarian plate It is prepared with the most varied ingredients: pasta, tomato sauce, rice, caramelized onions, garlic, lentils, chickpeas ... Come on, a curious and very rich mixture that you definitely have to try on your trip to Egypt.

While many think it was invented in Lebanon, baba ganoush is a dish that you will soon find on the menus of Egyptian restaurants. It is a eggplant cream roasted, olive oil, garlic, sesame paste (tahina) and lemon, very similar in texture to hummus, which like this is eaten with pita bread.

Is a meat dish (veal or chicken), rice, garlic, and layers of dry bread dipped in broth. It is usually baked and served with yogurt and nuts.

They are some elongated spiced meatballs That will make you fall in love with the first bite Here they are prepared rolled up on a wooden or metal skewer and are usually mixed meat (veal and lamb). It is one of the most delicious dishes you can eat in Egypt.

Is a Soup which is prepared with the leaves of jute, a plant characterized by a bitter taste that softens once cooked. To the jute Garlic, broth and sometimes coriander are added. We personally did not like :-p

As in all the countries of the Middle East, it will not take long to find restaurants specialized in falafel, some chickpea croquettes, spices and aromatic herbs super rich. Surely you already tried it in your city but believe us: nothing to do with those here. And of course there is no lack of shawarmas (what we call kebab), sandwiches stuffed with meat, salad and sauces. It is, without a doubt, one of the cheapest and most famous street food in Egypt and the world.

Another great dish for travelers vegetarians. It basically consists of baked vegetables, usually peppers, zucchini or eggplant, stuffed with rice mixed with aromatic herbs (parsley, coriander ...). It is accompanied with tomato sauce.

It is one of our favorite desserts so you can imagine that in Egypt we put on our boots. The baklava is a puff pastry pasta filling nuts (pistachios, almonds and / or nines ...). The final touch is essential: the dough is bathed in syrup and yes, it is very sweet and caloric but it is delicious! Baklava is found in many countries in the Middle East and even in the Balkans. It is not known if the true origin is Turkish or Egyptian but what else does it matter?

Is another one dessert We advise you to try in Egypt. Kanefeh is a cake that is prepared with some semolina noodles, similar to angel hair, which is rolled and crushed and cooked together with butter and a creamy cheese over low heat. Once ready it is soaked in syrup and a few ground nuts are added.

These are our 10 recommendations but the egyptian cuisine It is much wider. If you are one of those who enjoy eating, this country will captivate you. Do you know more Typical dishes to eat in Egypt? What is your favorite?

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