<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Social media users circulated a video clip showing Massad Boulos, the US President's Senior Advisor for African and Middle Eastern Affairs, eating koshari during his visit to Egypt at one of the most popular restaurants in downtown Cairo. The scene was admired by many for its humane and cultural touch, reflecting the American guest's interaction with Egyptian folklore.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1000/1000;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/5990fb09-a4c7-4e5e-970e-7a3b4cc7009f.jpg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Paul and the US Ambassador in a unique tasting experience</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> During this visit, Massad Boulos was accompanied by the US Ambassador to Cairo, Hiro Mustafa, along with a number of American diplomats. They were all keen to share one of the most remarkable culinary experiences with the Egyptian people, expressing their admiration for the distinctive taste and warm hospitality they received from the restaurant's patrons and staff.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Interactive sharing: Filling the koshary plate yourself</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In a friendly gesture that was met with widespread acclaim, Paul not only tried his hand at koshari, but also tried to fill the dish himself, adding a variety of ingredients including rice, pasta, lentils, fried onions, and spicy tomato sauce, in a genuine attempt to experience the meal as Egyptians would have it.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">US Embassy Comment: The generosity of Egyptians is unforgettable.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The US Embassy released a statement commenting on the visit, noting that "Paul couldn't resist the opportunity to taste koshary amidst the generosity and warmth of the Egyptian people." The statement added that such moments embody the spirit of cultural exchange between peoples and strengthen human relations alongside official ones.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">What is koshari? Egypt's most popular dish.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Koshari is one of the most popular and widespread dishes in Egypt. It is served as a combination of flavors and ingredients that include pasta, rice, black lentils, fried onions, and hot sauce. It is popular in popular restaurants and homes alike, and is considered a symbol of Egyptian popular food, combining simplicity with a rich taste.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The significance of the visit: When diplomacy meets popular culture</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Paul's visit and his koshary feast carry more than a diplomatic dimension; it is a message of respect for Egyptian culture and appreciation for its popular traditions, and it also opens the way to strengthening cultural ties between the Egyptian and American peoples through the simplest and most accessible means: food.<br></p>