Egyptian

Introduction/History
On the border of the Mediterranean and Red Seas, Egypt’s weather is quite dry and hot. In fact, most of Egypt receives only an inch of rain annually! For this reason, almost the entire Egyptian population resides along the banks of the famous Nile River, which is crucial to the well-being of those who rely on it for drinking and irrigation. Though Egyptian cuisine is unique, it has been influenced for thousands of years by Middle Eastern and even European peoples to the North.

Typical Foods
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 * Meats:** //kofta// (spicy lamb), //lamb// //kebabs//


 * Fish:** Fish is also popular but mostly in the north.


 * Vegetables:** Molokhia


 * Starches:** //tahini// (sesame paste), and //koushari// (lentils, macaroni pasta, rice, and chick peas) being the most well-known. Mint teas are also very popular


 * Breads:**//Aish baladi// (a dry wheat bread)


 * Desserts:** Basbusa, Konafa, Om Ali, Mahalabeya (vanilla pudding)


 * Condiments/Spices:** Chilli, oregano,
 * Others:** f//ul midamess // (spicy bean paste with onions and tomatoes

Famous Dishes

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Foreign Influences
European Cuisine (influenced by England, France and other European nations) Middle Eastern Countries (Lebanon, Syria) Turkish - Sweets Fast Foods-Foul-Tameya

A Typical Meal
Koshary

Recipe
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/koshary.htm (A link within our wiki)