Sobia, a creamy drink made from rice, milk, coconut, and sugar, originated in medieval Egypt as a fermented beverage and evolved into a nonalcoholic Ramadan staple. Egyptian sobia is sweet, cooling, ...

Egyptians turn to this spiced chickpea and tomato drink all winter long for warmth, nourishment, and comfort. On the sidewalks of Cairo, you’ll see vendors ladling a chickpea-laden, almost iridescent ...

When the fast breaks during Ramadan in Egypt, the streets come alive with the sound of clinking cups and cutlery scraping against plates. Alongside plates heaped with molokhia and spiced lentil soup, ...

On the sidewalks of Cairo, you’ll see vendors ladling a chickpea-laden, almost iridescent tomato broth into cups, then topping it with slices of lemon and a sprinkle of chile. This Egyptian staple is ...