Mesaqaʻah

Mesaqaʻah (Egyptian Arabic: مسقعة, romanized: mesaʼaʻah) is a traditional dish enjoyed in Egypt and the countries of the Levant in slightly different variations depending on the country. More distant iterations of it are also eaten across the Mediterranean.

The Egyptian version of the dish features layers of fried eggplant, green peppers, and a garlicky tomato sauce, often spiced with cumin and occasionally allspice. The vegetarian casserole is typically baked until the flavors meld together, resulting in a hearty meal.