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Besarah © Wikimedia Commons
Starter Vegan

Besarah

بصارة
bee-sah-rah

A flavorful vegan dip made from pureed fava beans and fresh herbs.
Egyptian Grilled Pigeon
Main course Meat

Egyptian Grilled Pigeon

حمام محشي
hah-MAAM MAH-shee

Stuffed pigeon grilled and typically served with rice or freekeh.
Fatta Medames © Wikimedia Commons
Snack Vegan

Fatta Medames

فول مدمس
FOOL MED-ah-mes

A traditional breakfast dish of slow-cooked fava beans spiced with cumin and lemon.
Fattah
Main course Meat

Fattah

فتة
faht-tah

A festive dish made of crispy bread pieces layered with rice, meat, and tangy tomato sauce.
Feteer Meshaltet © Wikimedia Commons
Dessert Vegetarian

Feteer Meshaltet

فطير مشلتت
Fee-teer Meh-shal-teet

A flaky pastry layered with butter, often topped or filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
Halawa © Wikimedia Commons
Dessert Vegetarian

Halawa

حلاوة
Ha-la-wa

A dense sweet confection made primarily from tahini paste and sugar, often garnished with nuts.
Hawawshi © Wikimedia Commons
Street food Meat

Hawawshi

حواوشى
ha-WOW-shee

Spicy minced meat stuffed in flatbread, baked until crispy.
Kabab © Wikimedia Commons
Main course Meat

Kabab

كباب
kah-BAHB

Grilled spiced lamb skewers, a popular choice among meat lovers in Egypt.
Koshari © Wikimedia Commons
Main course Vegan

Koshari

كشري
KUH-shuh-ree

A hearty Egyptian dish made of rice, lentils, pasta, and chickpeas topped with tomato sauce.
Mahshi © Wikimedia Commons
Main course Vegetarian

Mahshi

محشي
MAH-shee

Vegetables stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat.

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