December 10, 2025 3:21 PM
Koshary, a spicy Egyptian staple, wins UNESCO recognition
Koshary - a spicy dish of lentils, rice and pasta available at countless Egyptian food stalls - won recognition as a cultural treasure from the U.N.'s cultural agency on Wednesday, as Cairo makes a broad push to promote its cultural and historical identity abroad. Egypt's nomination of koshary for UNESCO's "Intangible Cultural Heritage" list comes a little over a month after its opening of a sprawling new antiquities museum – another move officials hope will highlight the country's rich histo...