Ta'ameya
Ta'ameya (Arabic: طعمية) is an Egyptian fried fritter made from fava beans and herbs.[1] A common street food and breakfast item in the country, it is often seen as a variant of Levantine falafel made instead with chickpeas.[2][3]
Ingredients
Source:[1]
- Fava beans
- Cilantro
- Yellow onion
- Garlic cloves
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Baking soda
Preparation
The beans are soaked and ground into a paste together with herbs, garlic, onions, and spices. They are then shaped into small balls and deep-fried. Sesame seeds are sometimes added to the exterior before frying.[4]
Culinary purpose
Ta'ameya is commonly eaten in sandwiches with pita bread, salad, pickled vegetables, and tahini sauce.[5] The food is popularly sold by street vendors, restaurants, and cafés.[6]
Cultural importance
Ta'ameya was listed in the "List of Popular Egyptian Dishes" by Nilecruise.[7] It is a general breakfast delicacy in Middle East and North Africa (MENA).[8]
References
- 1 2 "Traditional Egyptian Breakfast: Ful wa Ta'ameya | Fava Beans and Falafel". The Egyptian Cook. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Traditional Street Food From Egypt". TasteAtlas. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ Mullen, Dene (16 July 2019). "Does Egypt have the best falafel in the world?". BBC. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "The Original Falafel". The Egyptian Cook. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ Hanson, Carl (21 July 2020). "12 Best Falafel Recipes from Classic Sandwiches to Falafel Waffles and Pizza". AllRecipes.com. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Traditional Egyptian Foods". Afar.com. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "What are the 3 most popular foods in Egypt?". NileCruisen. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ Méndez, Lola (14 December 2022). "In Egypt, falafel is a breakfast food". Today.com. Retrieved 20 May 2026.