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Revealing The Centuries-old Culinary Mysteries Of Egypt

If the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and its majestic sights have been beckoning you for years, it's time to visit your dream land and explore its culinary secrets with Eatagram.

This enigmatic country is a magnet for everyone who falls in love with its myths and its outstanding history, with its temples and pyramids and their secrets still waiting to be unveiled.

What specialties is the Egyptian cuisine rich in? As you set foot in Egypt, be sure to try its iconic street food falafel. This vegetarian dish includes small deep-fried chickpea patties, hummus and tahini, which, in its turn, is another specialty you should try. Falafel is served in a pita bread and is perfect as a pick-me-up or as a main course. 

If you need a substantial meal to fuel you for the day of exploring the pyramids, go with koshari. This specialty includes rice, lentils, pasta, and a spicy tomato sauce. It’s topped with fried onions. Enjoy!

A company of foodies will appreciate the traditional mezze. It’s a rich medley of one bite dishes, normally including baba ganoush, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and freshly baked bread.

If you’re a spices enthusiast, don’t miss out on trying the iconic meat stew called tagine and packed with cumin, coriander,cinnamon and cloves. It tastes and smells like heaven.

Egypt is known for its unique drinks. Be sure to treat yourself to the legendary karkadeh tea or a glass of freshly squeezed sugarcane juice.

Some cities boast must-tries of their own. Be sure to taste grilled fish and shrimp in Alexandria and the famous fatta bread in Luxor.

So, take you time to luxuriate in the incomparable Egyptian fare while exploring its historical sights.

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