What to Try in Cairo
Egypt's spicy and savory cuisine has acquired its extraordinary flavor through the influence of Turkish, Greek, Lebanese, and French chefs. By skillfully combining the traditions of other countries with local flavors, Egyptians have managed to create numerous culinary masterpieces.
Egypt's national cuisine offers every foreign visitor the opportunity to savor dozens of unusual tastes and flavors. It is in the capital that you can taste dishes from different regions of Egypt.
Food in Cairo
One of the favorite delicacies of the inhabitants of this amazing country is boiled beans - ful. Falafels - patties made from mashed beans - are also popular. Traditional dishes of Cairo include beef baked in a generous layer of spices, and fish tagine - a mix of seafood cooked in a pot. Fried pigeons, stuffed with porridge in some restaurants, may seem unfamiliar to tourists. More familiar to Slavic travelers is kebab, a sausage of minced meat fried over an open fire.
The traditional drink of Cairo is tea, and Egyptians have a special fondness for carcade. However, you can find various fruit and flower varieties of tea almost anywhere. Coffee is also highly revered and is often purchased as a souvenir in Cairo.
