Exotic Egyptian Hawawshi with Spiced Minced Meat

Name: Exotic Egyptian Hawawshi with Spiced Minced Meat
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Minced beef or lamb; Large onion, finely chopped; Green bell pepper, diced; Garlic, minced; Ground cumin; Ground coriander; Paprika; Cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper; All-purpose flour; Instant yeast; Sugar; Olive oil; Salt; Warm water

A Fusion of Breads and Aromatic Spices

Hawawshi is a cherished Egyptian street food, featuring seasoned minced meat and vegetables stuffed within a crispy bread crust.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Filling

Minced beef or lamb

500g

Large onion, finely chopped

Green bell pepper, diced

Garlic, minced

2 cloves

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Ground coriander

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tsp

Cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Bread Dough

All-purpose flour

500g

Instant yeast

10g

Sugar

1 tbsp

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Salt

1 tsp

Warm water

1 1/4 cups

Preparation

Marinating the Filling

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine minced meat, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and spices.

Mix thoroughly

Mix thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.

Marinate

Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Bread Dough

Combine dry ingredients

In another bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Form dough

Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Knead

Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Ensure your dough is not too sticky by adjusting with flour as needed.

Let it rise

Allow the dough to rest and rise.

Let the dough rise in a warm place to speed up the fermentation process.

Cooking Process

Stuffing the Bread

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a disc. Place a spoonful of filling on one half, fold, and crimp edges.

Baking the Hawawshi

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Place stuffed breads on a baking sheet.

Finishing Touches

Brush the top with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Plating & Serving