Egyptian Meal Ideas & Recipes
Baladi Bread with Honey
Traditional Egyptian baladi bread served with a drizzle of honey. A simple and sweet breakfast option that's perfect with a cup of tea.
Kofta
Egyptian kofta is made from ground meat, often beef or lamb, mixed with spices and herbs, shaped into skewers, and grilled to perfection. Served with rice or bread, it's a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Molokhia Soup
A traditional Egyptian green soup made from finely chopped jute leaves, molokhia is typically served over rice or with bread, accompanied by tender pieces of chicken or lamb.
Semit
A sweet and aromatic Egyptian bread, semit is often flavored with anise and sesame seeds, and sometimes brushed with honey. It's a delightful dessert bread.
Kofta Wrap
Egyptian kofta is made from ground meat, often beef or lamb, mixed with spices and herbs, shaped into skewers, and grilled to perfection. Served in a wrap with fresh veggies and tahini sauce.
Luqaimat
Luqaimat are small, deep-fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a delightful Egyptian dessert.
Molokhia
A traditional Egyptian green soup made from finely chopped jute leaves, molokhia is typically served over rice or with bread, accompanied by tender pieces of chicken or lamb.
Samak Mashwi
Grilled fish, or samak mashwi, is a popular Egyptian dish where fish is marinated in a blend of spices and herbs, then grilled to perfection. Served with rice or bread, it's a flavorful lunch.
Ghorayeba
Egyptian butter cookies that melt in your mouth, ghorayeba are simple and sweet, often topped with a whole almond or hazelnut.
Feteer Meshaltet with Cheese
An Egyptian layered pastry, feteer meshaltet is made with thin layers of dough brushed with butter, creating a flaky and rich treat. Often served with cheese.
Halawa
An Egyptian dessert made from sesame paste, halawa (or halva) is sweet and crumbly, often mixed with pistachios or chocolate for added flavor.
Koshari Breakfast Bowl
A breakfast twist on the traditional Egyptian dish, this koshari bowl combines lentils, rice, and pasta, topped with a spicy tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.
Falafel Salad
Egyptian falafel, or ta'ameya, is made from ground fava beans mixed with herbs and spices, formed into patties, and deep-fried until crispy. Served over a fresh salad with tahini dressing.
Ruz Maamar
A luxurious and rich Egyptian dessert, ruz maamar is a baked rice dish made with milk and cream, often sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla.
Bessara
An Egyptian vegetarian dish, bessara is a flavorful dip made from pureed fava beans mixed with herbs and spices. Served with bread or vegetables, it's a hearty and healthy meal.
Besara
An Egyptian vegetarian dish, besara is a flavorful dip made from pureed fava beans mixed with herbs and spices. Served with bread or vegetables, it's a hearty and healthy meal.
Middle Eastern Ful Medames
A hearty Egyptian breakfast dish of fava beans cooked with earthy spices, served with olive oil and herbs.
Tamr Bil Hlib
An Egyptian dessert drink made with dates blended into milk, flavored with cinnamon and sometimes sweetened with honey. It's a creamy and sweet treat.
Besarah
An Egyptian fava bean dish, besarah is a creamy and flavorful dip made with pureed fava beans, herbs, and spices. It's perfect as a side dish or a main meal with bread.
Feteer Meshaltet
An Egyptian layered pastry, feteer meshaltet is made with thin layers of dough brushed with butter, creating a flaky and rich treat. It's often served with honey or cheese.
Egyptian Falafel Wraps
Crispy falafel wrapped in soft pita with fresh vegetables and a tangy tahini sauce. A flavorful and satisfying summer lunch.
Basbousa
A traditional Egyptian semolina cake soaked in syrup, basbousa is often enjoyed as a sweet breakfast treat. It's flavored with coconut and sometimes topped with almonds.
Rice Pudding with Nuts
An Egyptian rice pudding, made with rice, milk, and sugar, flavored with vanilla and sometimes topped with nuts or cinnamon. Perfect for a sweet breakfast.