Egyptian Spices and Ingredients

Egyptian Spices and Ingredients

Spices and ingredients play a significant role in Egyptian cuisine, used to add flavor and distinction to dishes. Some spices and ingredients are essential parts of traditional Egyptian cooking.

Common Spices:

• Cumin: Widely used in many Egyptian dishes to add a warm flavor and distinctive aroma.
• Coriander: Whether fresh or dried, coriander is a staple in Egyptian cooking.
• Fenugreek: Fenugreek seeds are used in preparing many traditional dishes.

Unique Ingredients:

• Molokhia: A leafy green plant used to prepare the famous Molokhia dish.
• Dried Lime: Used to add a tangy flavor to Egyptian dishes.
• Hibiscus: Used to prepare the refreshing Hibiscus drink, and sometimes added to dishes for flavor and color.