Original Travel Egypt expert Amelia Stewart gives us the low down on her top 10 Egyptian Food and Drink… Karkade A refreshing pink drink from the hibiscus plant – hot or cold it’s said to lower blood pressure. With a drop of lemon or a teaspoon of sugar it’s a bit like a health...
However, the overall prosperity and fertility of Ancient Egypt made it a place of plenty, at least for the wealthy. Had the food not been as rich, the empires would not have lasted as long as they did. Generally speaking, there was a lot of food and drink in Ancient Egypt. It was ...
Traditional Egyptian food every visitor has to try. Enjoy the Egyptian cuisine, taste the most delicious Egyptian food such as Ful, Taamiya, Koshari, and more.
Ancient Egyptians were buried with the most precious food and drink as sustenance for their afterlife. One of these was Shedeh, the most valued and appreciated beverage in ancient Egypt. The botanic origin of Shedeh remains unclear as no mention of its raw material has survived. Some scholars...
Top 10 Ancient Roman Foods and Drinks Top 10 Surprising Facts about Ancient Egypt 1. Beer Along with bread, beer was the most popular staple in ancient Egypt, and people drank beer on a daily basis. In fact, beer was the preferred drink of mortals and gods, the rich and powerful, adult...
Egypt Traditional Food – Image From Noshon Koshariis one of the most popular lunch to try in Egypt. Koshari is made of rice, macaroni, lentils, with tomato sauce, garlic, vinegar, onion and chili sauce. Koshari sounds like a strange mix but it’s so delicious!
Baklava, another scrumptious pastry flavored with honey and nuts. Basbousa,a semolina cake coated in syrup and sometimes given additional flavor by rose water or coconut. Beverages and Drinks And finally, a short note on tea, one of Egypt’s most popular beverages. You can drink black tea vir...
A very special drink to Egyptians, especially in the holy month of Ramadan, Tamr Hindi is translated into “Indian Dates.” It is made of the sweet brown fruit of the tamarind tree. Tamr Hindi is served cold, even better with ice, and has a taste and a kick unlike any other beverage...
Sahlab is a sweet milk dessert that’s also popular outside of Egypt, across the Middle East. It is considered a hearty, comforting drink and is made with warm milk, corn starch and sugar or honey. Additional ingredients are added based on region or preference such as pistachios, cinnamo,...
Facts About Food and Drink Ancient Egypt: Bakers used to shape bread dough into various figures, including animals and humans. Ancient Egyptians made beer by half cooking barley, soaking it in water and leaving it to set. They had to strain the clumps of barley out before drinking it. ...