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Street Foods
Your favorite Egyptian street flavors brought to your kitchen. From quick snacks to iconic handheld bites, these recipes capture the bold, fast, and unforgettable tastes found all across Egypt’s streets.


Traditional Egyptian Breakfast: Ful wa Ta'ameya | Fava Beans and Falafel
Egyptian Ful wa Ta'ameya | Fava Beans & Falafel Ful wa ta’ameya is the ultimate traditional Egyptian breakfast, loved for its rich flavors and satisfying simplicity. Ful, slow-cooked fava beans, is creamy and hearty, often topped with tahina, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Ta’ameya, the Egyptian original form of falafel, is made from split fava beans blended with herbs and spices, then fried until brown and crispy on the outside with a fluffy and green inside. Served together wi

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Aug 24, 20253 min read


Egyptian Style Chicken Shawarma
Egyptian Style Chicken Shawarma Chicken shawarma is a beloved Middle Eastern street food made by stacking marinated chicken on a vertical skewer and roasting it until tender and juicy. It's known for its bold spices, smoky aroma, and thin slices of flavorful meat. Typically served in warm pita bread with garlic sauce, tahina, pickled turnips, and fries, chicken shawarma delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and creamy flavors in every bite. Ingredients (Seasonings shou

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Jun 22, 20253 min read


Kosheri | Egypt's National Dish
Kosheri | Egypt's National Dish Egyptian kosheri is more than just a flavorful, hearty dish—it’s Egypt’s national comfort food. This beloved vegan recipe brings together layers of rice, brown lentils, and pasta, topped with a bold, spiced tomato sauce and a generous handful of crispy fried onions. Each bite is a perfect blend of texture and flavor, seasoned with warm, aromatic spices that reflect the heart of Egyptian cooking. Completely plant-based and deeply satisfying, kos

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May 4, 20253 min read


Chicken Shawarma in the Oven
Chicken Shawarma in the Oven Chicken shawarma is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is beloved in Egyptian culture and across the Middle East. Made by marinating chicken in a blend of warm spices, garlic, and yogurt, it is then stacked on a vertical skewer and roasted to perfection. The result is tender, juicy chicken with a slightly crispy exterior, thinly shaved and wrapped in soft pita bread with garlic sauce, pickles, and fries. Whether enjoyed as a street food favorite o

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May 12, 20242 min read


Egyptian Hawawshi | Pita Pocket Burger
Egyptian Hawawshi | Pita Pocket Burger Egyptian hawawshi is a beloved street food and home-cooked favorite, often referred to as Egypt's answer to stuffed bread. It features seasoned ground meat, typically spiced with onions, parsley, and a blend of aromatic spices, tucked into pita bread and baked or grilled to crispy perfection. The result is a savory, flavorful dish with a golden, crunchy crust and a juicy, spiced filling. Hawawshi is best enjoyed hot, often served with pi

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Dec 11, 20232 min read
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