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What is the most popular food in Cairo?

Some tourists travel to Egypt in order to sample the well-known Egyptian cuisine, which includes dishes such as koshary, taameya, foul, and molokhia. Egyptian cuisine is comprised of a wide variety of delectable meals and beverages, and it has recently become more widespread in Egypt.


There are some inscriptions on the walls of the temples of Egyptian food traditions, as found in the tombs of the Pharaohs, as well as cooking utensils that the ancient Egyptians used and sanctified food and its traditions. According to these inscriptions, Egyptian food traditions date back more than five thousand years, beginning during the time of the Pharaohs.


In addition, the Pharaohs would send out trade expeditions in order to bring in various herbs and spices from other countries and incorporate them into the culture of ancient Egypt.


In light of this, it is essential to provide an explanation of some of the most significant Egyptian dishes, which each and every tourist ought to sample and take pleasure in to the fullest extent possible.



And based on the very importance of the food for the Egyptian society, we even built a relationship between our daily used phrases and the food.




Taameya

Because they are considered to be among the most popular foods, Foul and Taameya are considered to be among the most essential dishes that are served at the breakfast table in Egypt.


Approximately four thousand years ago, traces of beans were discovered in pharaonic tombs, which is where the origin of beans and falafel may be traced back to an ancient civilization.


There were also writings that were found on graves in the Valley of the Kings that expressed taameya and beans. This is the most compelling evidence that the ancient Egyptians had a deep respect for beans and Falafel (Wisch is also Taameya), and that they brought them with them to the tombs as they traveled to the afterlife.


As a result of the fact that beans and taameya are among the most fundamental foods that are served on Egyptian tables throughout the year, whether for breakfast or suhoor during the holy month of Ramadan, Egyptians have developed new methods of making these dishes over the course of history. Some Egyptians add oil or tahini, and others add lemon.


Falafel is made by removing the shell from beans, adding some vegetables to the beans, grinding the beans and vegetables together, and then frying the mixture in heated oil.



Koshary

A dish that is considered to be among the most well-known and well-liked in Egypt is called koshary. This dish was produced by the Egyptians by including rice, pasta, lentils, and chickpeas, in addition to sauce and onions that had been fried until they were crispy.




Koshary is one of the meals that travelers who visit Egypt will find to be particularly memorable. Due to the fact that koshary and rice are closely related, Egyptians are accustomed to eating rice with sweetened milk after they have consumed koshary.



Molukhia

Due to the fact that it is a genuine Egyptian food that has its roots in ancient and pharaonic Egypt, it is considered to be one of the most well-known dishes that Egyptians are familiar with. Since it was carried from Egypt to Arab countries during the time when the Hyksos occupied Egypt, its spread in Egypt and Arab countries may be traced back to the time when the Egyptians were under their control.


Although it is prepared in a variety of ways in Egypt, all of the dishes contain the same components, which are mulukhia leaves, along with the addition of soup and garlic.



Egyptian Mahshi

Due to the fact that Egyptians have developed a wide variety of methods for preparing mashi, which includes the use of a variety of vegetables and ingredients, including cabbage, grape leaves, and eggplant, it has become one of the most important meals that are often served on Egyptian tables.


Egtpian food mahshi
Mahshi

Rice is typically used in its production, and in addition to onions, it is normal to use a variety of vegetables, including parsley, dill, coriander, and truffles. However, the components that were used to make it were different.


Egyptian food called mahsi
Egyptian Mahshi

It is important to note that the Egyptian people view the provision of food as a responsibility of hospitality. This is because the presence of a greater quantity of food on the dining table in the presence of a visitor is evidence that hospitality and respect are being extended to that individual.





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