Why Aish Baladi deserves more attention

Aish Baladi rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The subtly herbal complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using coriander seed correctly takes real skill.

koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence on Egyptian cooking. I encountered it first in a family home dinner and that context helped me understand it properly. mint tea is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Aish Baladi is the dish to start with.