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Hawawshi – Egyptian stuffed flatbread
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Hawawshi – Egyptian stuffed flatbread

Egyptian stuffed flatbread with spiced minced beef, onion and green pepper. The bread bakes until golden and the filling stays juicy. A street-food classic that works as a main.

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50 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • 4 stk pita bread or soft flatbreads
  • 1.1 lb minced beef
  • 2 stk onions
  • 1 stk green bell pepper
  • 3 fed garlic
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven

    1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F.
    2. Line a baking sheet, preferably with parchment.
    5 min
    220°C
    OvenBakingSheet
  2. 2

    Chop the vegetables

    1. Finely chop the onion, pepper and garlic.
    2. Chop the parsley.
    10 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  3. 3

    Mix the filling

    1. Put the minced meat in a bowl.
    2. Add onion, pepper, garlic, tomato paste, oil, spices, salt, pepper and parsley.
    3. Mix until even. It should smell spiced and feel a little sticky.
    5 min
    BowlSpoon
  4. 4

    Fill the breads

    1. Gently open each pita into a pocket, or sandwich the filling between two flatbreads.
    2. Spread the filling in an even layer. Do not overfill or they may split.
    3. Press lightly so the filling sits tight.
    8 min
    HandsSpoon
  5. 5

    Bake

    1. Place the filled breads on the baking sheet.
    2. Brush the tops lightly with oil.
    3. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the bread is golden and the filling is cooked through.
    4. Flip halfway if the underside needs more colour.
    25 min
    220°C
    OvenBakingSheetBrush
  6. 6

    Serve

    1. Let them rest a couple of minutes.
    2. Cut on the diagonal and serve warm.
    3 min
    Knife

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Nutrition

Calories

520kcal

Protein

32g

Fat

24g

Carbs

42g

Serving Size

280g

Dietary

Allergens

Gluten

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve warm, cut open, with a simple salad on the side.

Drink Pairings

  • • water: Cold water.

Side Pairings

  • • Tomato salad.

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool and store in a closed container in the fridge.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze after cooling. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven at 180°C.

Reheating

  • • Oven: Heat at 180°C for 10–12 minutes until hot through. (180°C)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Chop the vegetables finely so the filling is even and easy to spread.

Cooking

  • • The bread should be golden and the meat cooked through. Cut one open in the middle if you are unsure.

Serving

  • • Hawawshi tastes best straight from the oven while the edges are still crisp.

Variations

Flavor

  • A little more cayenne if you want more heat.
  • A splash of lemon juice over the filling before baking adds freshness.

Method

  • They can also cook in a hot covered pan if the oven is busy.

Toppings

  • Serve with tahini sauce or a simple tomato salad.

Author

C

Camilla

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C

Camilla