What are the most popular foods in Egypt?

Ta'meya is one of the most commonly eaten foods in Egypt, made of crushed fava beans paste and fried. Although it is cheap, it tastes so good. It's like the poor people's burger. It's quite common in the breakfast, the Ta'meya shops are full of people. read more

The poultry foods were equally popular among both the rich and the peasant people who lived in the ancient Egypt. The most commonly consumed poultry animals included the likes of Geese, Swan, Ducks, Quail, Crane, Pigeon and even Doves and Ostriches. read more

2. Kushari: Rice, black lentils, spaghetti, round little pasta rings, whole hummus, caramelized onions, and thick tomato sauce. Now toss all the previous ingredients together in one big bowl, add some hot sauce and vinaigrette. read more

Kushari كشري is another popular street food. The base dish is a mix portions of Rice, black lentils, local spaghetti and pasta rings. Depending on personal preference, locals usually add whole hummus beans, caramelized onions, spicy herbs, hot chilli sauce and Paprika (Dakka دقة) and thick tomato sauce or vinaigrette sauce. read more