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Egypt

Toasted cumin and coriander is breakfast in Cairo.

CuminCorianderCinnamonCardamomSesameChili

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

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

Explore dishes from Egypt

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Koshari

MainLentil

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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Ful Medames

BreakfastBean

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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Hawawshi

MainBeef

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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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.