What do modern Egyptions eat?

Modern Egyptians have a diverse and rich culinary tradition that blends ancient Egyptian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. Here are some common foods that are part of the modern Egyptian diet:

1. Ful Medames:

- A national dish made from fava beans stewed in a tomato-based sauce with garlic, cumin, and other spices. It's often served as a breakfast dish or a street food snack.

2. Koshari:

- A popular street food made with rice, lentils, macaroni noodles, chickpeas, and a spicy tomato sauce. It's topped with crispy fried onions and can be served with tahini sauce.

3. Ta'ameya (Falafel):

- Deep-fried balls made from fava beans or chickpeas, seasoned with spices and herbs. Usually served in pita bread with tahini sauce and vegetables as a sandwich.

4. Molokheya:

- A green soup made from jute leaves cooked in a broth with garlic, coriander, and spices. It's typically served with rice or bread.

5. Fattah:

- A layered dish consisting of rice, crispy pita bread pieces, meat (usually lamb), a tomato-based sauce, and a garlicky yogurt sauce.

6. Mahshi:

- Stuffed vegetables, such as zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, or grape leaves, filled with rice, minced meat, herbs, and spices.

7. Shawarma:

- Thin slices of seasoned grilled meat (usually lamb, beef, or chicken), served on a pita bread with vegetables, tahini sauce, and fries.

8. Om Ali:

- A popular dessert made from puff pastry, milk, sugar, coconut flakes, and nuts, often served warm.

9. Rice:

- A staple in the Egyptian diet, often served along with various main dishes.

10. Tea (Shai):

- Egyptians love tea and consume it frequently. Black tea is the most popular, usually sweetened with sugar and served with meals or as a beverage.

11. Feteer Meshaltet:

- A flaky layered pastry filled with sweet or savory fillings such as cheese, honey, or minced meat.

12. Halawa:

- A popular dessert made from sesame seeds and sugar, often flavored with nuts or chocolate.

13. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables:

- Egyptians consume a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including oranges, mangoes, grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more.

14. Seafood:

- Egypt's long coastline means that seafood is also commonly consumed, especially along the Mediterranean coast. Fish, shrimp, and calamari are popular choices.

15. Coffee (Qahwa):

- Coffee, particularly Turkish coffee, is widely enjoyed and is a common part of daily life in Egypt.

16. Baladi Bread (Aish Baladi):

- A type of flatbread that's a staple of the Egyptian diet, often used for making sandwiches or as an accompaniment to meals.

17. Karkadeh:

- A traditional tea made from dried hibiscus flowers, served hot or cold and known for its vibrant red color.

18. Basturma:

- A cured and air-dried beef or buffalo meat, similar to pastrami, often used as an appetizer or in sandwiches.

19. Shakshouka:

- A dish of eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce, often with added vegetables, and served in a skillet.

20. Kanafeh:

- A popular Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded filo dough, sweet cheese filling, and orange blossom syrup.