Tamiya Typical Egyptian Food
Tamiya (also spelled Ta'ameya or Ta'meya) is a classic Egyptian food—it's the Egyptian version of falafel and a popular breakfast dish throughout Egypt
What Makes Tamiya Unique
Unlike typical Middle Eastern falafel, which is made from chickpeas, Egyptian tamiya uses dried fava beans as the main ingredient. This gives it a distinctive vibrant green interior because of the generous amount of fresh herbs blended into the mixture, including parsley, coriander, cilantro, dill, celery, leek, garlic, and onions
The texture is crispy and golden-brown on the outside while staying soft inside. Common spices include cumin, ground coriander, salt, and occasionally turmeric
How It's Prepared and Served
To make tamiya, soaked dried fava beans are blended with fresh herbs and spices into a green mixture, then shaped into patties or balls and deep-fried until crispy
It's typically eaten for breakfast or as street food, served in pita bread with fresh tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and tahini or molokhia sauce. It's also a popular vegan option across Egypt and the Middle East
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