Street food Basbousa — the authentic version

The best Basbousa I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The deeply savoury and spiced intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. cumin was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence on Egyptian cooking. The a traditional Egyptian koshari shop setting meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. Egyptian Stella beer was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.