Egyptian cuisine is famous for its unique flavors and health benefits. It is my top pick for my kids. I have found that Egyptian food is delicious and has many health benefits.
These recipes are assembled in a line style, perfect for picky eaters who like to assemble their own food.
Although there are many ingredients, these recipes are very simple and easy, making them perfect for families and for making with kids.
In this blog post, I will share some incredible, well-known, kid-friendly Egyptian food recipes that my son and my entire family love.
Egyptian Food Recipes for Kids:
We moms always try to make meal recipes for our kids that they can enjoy and that are also perfect for their health. Egyptian food is an ideal meal for them.
If you want to prepare Egyptian food for your kids but don’t know how, this post is for you.
Koshari:
Koshari is a delicious, kid-friendly Egyptian dish that kids will surely love! It’s a perfect mix of noodles, rice, garbanzo beans, lentils, crispy fried onions, and tangy tomato sauce.
The best part is that it is budget-friendly too! Ask local guides where you can try authentic Koshari. My kids enjoyed it, and your kids will also love it!
Ingredients:
The quantity of the ingredients is as follows:
- 2 cups rice, cooked according to the package
- 2 cups macaroni, cooked according to package (mix with one tablespoon olive oil so that they don’t stick)
Mix Ingredients:
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and washed
- 2 cans of brown lentils
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 container fried onions
Tomato Chutney:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper powder
- 1 can tomato chutney (28 oz)
- Salt and black pepper according to taste
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Cumin Chutney:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vinegar (red wine or white)
- Salt according to taste
Instructions:
- The tomato sauce Heat the oil and sauté the garlic and onion. Stir in the red chile and coriander.
- Cook the tomato sauce and salt until it thickens.
- Pour in vinegar and keep warm.
- The Cumin Sauce: Warm up the oil and toast the cumin and garlic.
- Mix in the salt, vinegar, and water, then keep warm.
- Koshari should be ready: Lentils, rice, pasta, and chickpeas should all be kept apart.
- Pour in the cumin sauce and tomatoes. On top, add the fried onions.
Ful Medames:
Ful Medames is a fun and healthy breakfast option that even kids would love! In this, beans are cooked on a low flame, and butter or olive oil is applied. It is served with fresh pita bread. Kids would love both its taste and texture!
Give this recipe to your kids for breakfast. It is undoubtedly perfect for them. It is both nutritious and tasty. Because your kids will love it, you can start a new and healthy breakfast option in your home!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds dried fava beans or broad beans
- Crush two cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Pita bread and fried egg ( for serving)
Instructions:
- Soak the fava beans in water overnight. Drain the water in the morning, and cook them in fresh water on low flame for 45 minutes to 1 hour until they become soft.
- Drain the water and place the fava beans in a medium bowl. Mix all the other ingredients. You can mash and mix the fava beans or do a straight mix. This mashed dish is generally served.
- Serve hot, top with fried egg and pita bread.
Tamiya:
My kids’ favorite Egyptian snack is Tamiya! These crunchy balls are made with broad beans, parsley, and spices. We can eat them alone or serve them in a pita sandwich with tomatoes, cucumber, and tahini. They taste amazing!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dried fava beans (split)
- 1 red onion, quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh dill
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 cup sesame seeds (optional)
- 1-quart vegetable oil for frying (as per requirement)
Instructions:
- Soak fava beans in water for 8 hours. Drain the water.
- Mix the soaked fava beans, onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander powder, salt, and cumin powder to form a dough-like consistency.
- Lightly fry the sesame seeds.
- Make balls from the fava bean mixture and roll in sesame seeds.
- Fry the Tamiya balls till they turn golden brown. Dry on a paper towel.
This recipe is adorable for your little one!
Om Ali:
Om Ali is a very tasty traditional Egyptian dessert. It is the national dessert of Egypt and is named after “Ali’s mother.”
The story of Om Ali is very old. The wife of the Sultan of Egypt asked her cooks to make the best dessert. The cooks made a special recipe that became famous all over the country.
Nowadays, the taste and composition of Om Ali are different, but people always like this dessert. Kids will also like the taste of Om Ali a lot!
Om Ali is a sweet Egyptian treat made with filo dough soaked in milk, cheese, cinnamon, coconut, and raisins.
This dessert can be enjoyed hot or cold and occasionally with ice cream. My son adored this dessert from Egypt!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup puff pastry
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 teaspoon rose water (optional)
- Nuts (almonds, pistachios, etc.)
- Raisins
Instructions:
- Bake the puff pastry
- Mix milk, cream, sugar, cardamom powder, and rose water and heat it.
- Cut the baked puff pastry into small pieces and add it to the mixture.
- Add nuts and raisins.
- Serve and enjoy!
Your Om Ali is now ready!
Conclusion:
Egyptian cuisine is a good option for kids because it is nourishing and flavorful. Kids love dishes like Taameya, Kushari, and Om Ali.
These dishes use healthy ingredients that benefit kids’ growth and development.
