gluten-free In Egypt?

[natip]

I'm going to spend a week teaching in Egypt (Cairo) next january.

I've been gluten-free for 6 months now, but still undergoing a lot of crisis and pain even though I'm very careful with everything I eat.

I'm starting to worry about what I'll be able to eat in Egypt (+ afraid of the language problem).

Have you been there? How did you manage?

Thanks!

[Ursa Major]

It is unlikely that their staple is one of the gluten grains (that is a mostly European and American thing). Stick with basic foods (vegetables, fruits, meat) and rice and don't even bother with trying to find any specialty items. One weeks is such a short time that you can even bring enough snacks with you. You should be fine.

[natip]

It is unlikely that their staple is one of the gluten grains (that is a mostly European and American thing). Stick with basic foods (vegetables, fruits, meat) and rice and don't even bother with trying to find any specialty items. One weeks is such a short time that you can even bring enough snacks with you. You should be fine.

Thanks for your help! I hope I'll be fine!

[marciab]

I asked my son who has lived in Cairo about this. He said that if you are staying at a nice hotel you should not have any trouble getting American food. But if not, stick to rice and beans.

He's not gluten free, but he knows what it entails.

Good luck .. Sounds like fun ... Marcia ...