Cairo Street Food Hawawshi (حواوشي شارع القاهرة)
Hawawshi is a popular Egyptian street food that consists of spiced meat mixture stuffed in pita bread and then baked or grilled. It's a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 green peppers, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread rounds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the pita bread rounds in half and stuff them with the meat mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the stuffed pita bread for 5-7 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked and the bread is crispy.
- Serve the hawawshi hot with tahini sauce, pickles, and salad on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet
Tools
Knife Cutting board Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the hawawshi with a side of tahini sauce, pickles, and a fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, add more chili powder to the meat mixture. You can also customize the filling by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
Cost
$10