Hawawshi
Hawawshi is a crispy Egyptian meat pie made from spiced minced beef and onions stuffed inside dough and baked or pan-fried until golden and crunchy. It is a popular street food and casual meal that delivers bold spiced meat flavors with an irresistible crust.
Crispy Egyptian spiced meat pies filled with savory minced beef and onions.
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Ingredients
filling
crust
cooking
Instructions
Prepare the Meat Filling
Combine ground beef with finely chopped onions, allspice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly with your hands until the onions are evenly distributed and the mixture is well seasoned.
Stuff the Bread
Open pita pockets or flatten dough rounds and spread an even layer of raw meat filling inside. Press the edges firmly together to seal the filling inside without any gaps.
Cook the Hawawshi
Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat and place stuffed pies in the pan. Cook for 7 minutes per side pressing gently with a spatula until deeply golden and the meat is cooked through.
Rest and Serve
Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes so the juices redistribute inside the crust. Cut into wedges and serve hot with tahini sauce and pickled vegetables on the side.
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