Egyptian cuisine is primarily vegetarian, but fish and seafood are common in the coastal regions. A local type of bread known as eish balad has been a staple in Egyptian cuisine since the First Dynasty of Egypt.
Street food is a big part of the cuisine with dishes such as ful medames, tamiya and offal being the most popular among the people. Other dishes include rice-stuffed vegetables and grape leaves, hummus, falafel, shawarma, kebab and kofta.
The common spices and herbs used in Egyptian cuisine include cinnamon, chilli peppers, parsley, cardamom, coriander, cloves, bay leaves, and dill. Tea is the most common beverage consumed in Egypt.
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