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.

Cairo Street Food Hawawshi (حواوشي شارع القاهرة)

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

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut the pita bread rounds in half and stuff them with the meat mixture.
  3. 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.
  4. 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