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Who Egypt cooks like

Did you know? Egypt and Algeria both lean on Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, Chili — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

AlgeriaShared: Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, Chili IraqShared: Cumin, Cardamom UzbekistanShared: Cumin, Coriander

Now cook Egypt

Koshari

MainLentil45mServes 6

Ingredients

  • Lentil
  • rice
  • pasta
  • tomato
  • onion
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Chili Powder
  • Cinnamon

Method

  1. Layer lentils, rice, pasta
  2. top with spiced tomato sauce and fried onion.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz$2.60
Badia Cinnamon Powder Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cinnamon Powder Spice, 2 oz$2.41

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Ful Medames

BreakfastBean20mServes 4

Ingredients

  • Fava bean
  • lemon
  • garlic
  • oil
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Chili Powder

Method

  1. Simmer fava beans
  2. mash with cumin, garlic, lemon, oil.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz$2.60

Cook it with Chef Badia — full measurements & more Egypt dishes →

Hawawshi

MainBeef30mServes 4

Ingredients

  • Ground beef
  • pita
  • onion
  • pepper
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Chili Powder
  • Cinnamon

Method

  1. Stuff pita with spiced beef and onion
  2. bake until crisp 20m.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz$2.60
Badia Cinnamon Powder Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cinnamon Powder Spice, 2 oz$2.41

Cook it with Chef Badia — full measurements & more Egypt dishes →

Egypt — good to know

What spices are used in Egypt cooking?

Egypt cooking leans on Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Sesame, Chili.

What’s an easy Egypt recipe to make at home?

Try Koshari — it calls for Cumin, Coriander, Chili Powder, Cinnamon. Layer lentils, rice, pasta; top with spiced tomato sauce and fried onion.

What should I cook for a Egypt watch party?

Make Koshari and Ful Medames — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.

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