This post originally appeared on Passport & Plates Egypt is well-known for a lot of things: the Sphinx, the Pyramids, happy camels, pharaohs, hieroglyphics and the walk like an Egyptian dance. Yeah right. Egyptians don’t dance like that. Despite the fact that the average person is extremely familiar with all of the above, most people that haven’t visited Egypt don’t know much about Egyptian food. I rarely encounter Egyptian restaurants, so I’m not entirely surprised. The thing is, Egyptian cuisine can be a bit of a mystery for a traveler, so I’m here to shed some light on the situation. Behold: the 12 must eat foods when visiting Cairo – and where to find them! 1. Koshary Koshary is a dish made of rice, macaroni, and lentils and topped with chickpeas, onion, and a special tomato-vinegar sauce. It sounds heavy and it is – it is known as a “poor man’s dish” as the ingredients are staple items that could be found in any pantry. Now koshary is a cultural phenomenon with entire shops dedicated entirely to serving this delicious yet inexpensive meal. There are lots of shops through Cairo…
