Taamiya, Egypt's ancient, fava bean donut hole, is still a modern breakfast classic
30-08-2026 14:45 via npr.org

Taamiya, Egypt's ancient, fava bean donut hole, is still a modern breakfast classic

Egypt's most popular breakfast staple is a modern classic that's also been around for millennia. We take a look at taamiya for our summer series on breakfast around the globe.
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