Diplomats and residents of Egypt tried Ukrainian dishes
A presentation of Ukrainian national cuisine took place in Egypt. Chefs Yuriy Kovryzhenko and Andriy Kalagurka joined the events at the invitation of the Embassy of Ukraine in Egypt.
As reported by Ukrinform, the diplomatic mission held a number of culinary events in Cairo during the week: presentations, appearances on television, familiarization with the gastronomic features of Egypt. Ukrainian chefs prepared dinner for foreign diplomats and guests of the restaurant of the oldest club in Cairo, Heliopolis.
"Together with local journalists, bloggers and representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine in Egypt, they began to get acquainted with Egyptian cuisine and culture. The main national dish "Kushari" for Egyptians is almost like Ukrainian borscht for us. Over dinner, they talked with journalists about Ukraine, culinary travels, culinary diplomacy and, of course, borscht", Yuriy Kovryzhenko noted on his page.