Everyday meals
Hawawshi
Egyptian flatbread stuffed with a spiced mixture of minced beef, onion and chili, then baked or pan-fried until the crust is crispy. It is a popular street sandwich, very flavourful.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Épices
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, pepper, chili and garlic, then mix them with the minced beef, parsley and spices.
- Season with salt and pepper, knead for 2 minutes to spread the flavours evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 220 °C with a baking tray inside.
- Open each bread into a pocket without cutting it through and fill it, packing the mixture in well.
- Place the breads on the hot tray, drizzle with a little oil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the meat is cooked and the bread is well browned.
- Cut the hawawshi in half and serve straight away with salad.
Variations and tips
Pan version. Cook the stuffed breads in an oiled frying pan, covered, over medium heat, for 8 to 10 minutes per side.
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Egypt
Egypt
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Egypt
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Original Ecomely recipe.