Ingredient appreciation — what makes Aish Baladi special

What sets Aish Baladi apart is the handling of fenugreek seeds. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy and warming result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence on Egyptian cooking. The a family home dinner atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had mint tea as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Aish Baladi is the place to start.