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OBSESSIONS
Traditional local desserts 
from a range of cultures 
offer comfort, delight, and 
pure deliciousness 
OM ALI FROM EGYPT
From legends of a celebratory offering after a 13th-century 
victory, to revenge folklore and stories of a royal kitchen 
accident, Om Ali (or Umm Ali) has quite the backstory. This 
is essentially a milk-soaked pastry or bread pudding topped 
with coconut flakes, raisins, and nuts. It features prominently 
in local celebrations, including Ramadan and Eid feasts. In 
Cairo, the Simonds Bakery, El Malky, and The Batter Half are 
some of the best places to sample this much-loved dessert.
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Pastel de Nata
Om Ali

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