National cuisine of Egypt for gourmets. Authentic recipes, delicacies and specialties
Egyptian cuisine is a kaleidoscope of amazing tastes. Its richness and diversity impress even discerning gourmets. It harmoniously combines the culinary traditions of Greece, Syria, Lebanon and other countries. Hot climate has determined the taste preferences of the Egyptians: vegetable products are always preferred to meat and fish. Great importance is paid to the way of cooking. Residents of Egypt use spicy marinades and a lot of seasonings. Food is served with various sauces. Egyptian falafel and fava beans are widely recognized. Instead of ordinary bread, Egyptians eat "Aish Baladi" flatbread. Food is traditionally divided into everyday and festive dishes. The main meal is dinner when tables are groaning with food.
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Particularly noteworthy are delicious Egyptian sweets. These are delicate lucum, fruits, and nuts in sugar, halva from sesame paste, honey baklava with nuts. A traditional dessert is "Basbusa" pie from semolina with honey and nuts. Sweet "Kunafa» is cooked from thin "Kudaif" pasta. The dough is filled with creamy nut filling, baked and poured with fruit syrup. "Sakalans" is based on halva with honey and whipped cream. Tourists should try "Balah El Sham" deep-fried sugar sticks, "Gullesh" with custard, "Muhalabia" milk-rice pudding with butter and nuts.
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