Why Feteer Meshaltet deserves more attention

Feteer Meshaltet rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The subtly herbal complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using molokhia leaves correctly takes real skill.

Egyptian cuisine is one of the oldest recorded food cultures, with accounts dating to pharaonic times. I encountered it first in a family home dinner and that context helped me understand it properly. ayran is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Feteer Meshaltet is the dish to start with.