Food had spiritual meaning and social significance ... That legacy continues in hamam mahshi, one of Egypt’s most traditional dishes. Stuffed with freekeh or rice and delicately spiced, the ...

For nine years, the neighborhood of El Matareya in Cairo, Egypt, has been hosting one of ... and in homes, dishes like mahshi and kebab halla are made by hand. The event has become so popular ...

Must-try items include aish baladi (Egypt's version of pita bread), hamam mahshi (pigeon stuffed with ... You'll even see American fast food franchises like KFC and McDonald's represented here.

American fast food franchises like McDonald's ... To sample local dishes like aish baladi (Egyptian-style pita bread), hamam mahshi (rice- or wheat-stuffed pigeon) and mouloukhiya (rabbit or ...