Egyptian cuisine makes heavy use of legumes, vegetables and fruit from the rich Nile Valley and Delta. It includes dishes such as rice-stuffed vegetables, grape leaves, shawerma, kebab and kofta. Examples of Egyptian dishes include ful medames, mashed fava beans; kushari, lentils and pasta; and molokhiya, bush okra stew. Pita bread is a staple of Egyptian cuisine, and cheesemaking has a long history, with domty being the most popular type of cheese consumed today. Common meats in Egyptian cuisine are pigeon, chicken, and lamb.[2] Lamb and beef are frequently used for grilling. Fish and seafood are common in Egypt's coastal regions. A significant amount of Egyptian cuisine is vegetarian. Popular desserts in Egypt include baqlawa, basbousa, and kunafa. Common ingredients in desserts include dates, honey, and almonds.
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