Elevated Snacks · Egyptian
Egyptian Hawawshi
Spiced ground meat baked inside crispy, pita style bread, bringing this Egyptian street food staple into the home kitchen.
Why This Works
The fat from the meat renders into the bread, flavoring it as it crisps up.
The Upgrade
Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat if desired.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueGrate the onion rather than dicing it; the juice will permeate the meat, making it incredibly moist.
Ingredients
Total time including resting: 35 min
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a mixing bowl, combine beef, grated onion, bell pepper, and baharat until tacky.
5 minCut a small pocket in the top of each pita bread, being careful not to tear the edges.
2 minStuff the meat mixture evenly into the bread pockets, pressing down to create a thin, even layer.
5 minBrush the exterior of the pitas generously with melted ghee or butter for maximum crispiness.
2 minPlace pitas on a baking tray and bake until the bread is crunchy and the meat is cooked through.
15 minFlip the pitas halfway through to ensure both sides are perfectly golden.
6 minWine Pairing
Syrah
Red Wine
The BottleE. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage
The savory, peppery characteristics of a Northern Rhône Syrah match the spices in the meat perfectly. The wine's tannins slice through the fat of the ground beef and the bread.
Nutrition per Serving
450
calories
22g
protein
35g
carbs
24g
fat
Make It a Complete Meal
Sides the kitchen recommends alongside this dish.
Side Dish
Tabbouleh-style Tomato Salad
Chop tomatoes, parsley, and cucumbers with lemon juice for a cooling, herb-forward salad that balances the spiced meat.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley in a chilled mixing bowl.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to emulsify.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables just before serving.
Toss gently once to coat, maintaining the structural integrity of the tomatoes.
Adjust seasoning to taste with a final touch of sea salt.
Side Dish
Garlic Yogurt Dip
Stir minced garlic and salt into Greek yogurt to provide a cooling, tangy creamy element for the crispy bread.
Ingredients
Directions
In a chilled stainless steel bowl, whisk the yogurt until perfectly smooth.
Fold in the garlic paste and salt, ensuring even distribution.
Incorporate the lemon juice to brighten the flavor profile.
Transfer the mixture to a serving vessel and create a small well in the center with the back of a spoon.
Drizzle the olive oil into the well.
Garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately alongside the hot Hawawshi.
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This Egyptian Hawawshi came out incredible. The chef's secret tip is worth the price of admission.
Made this tonight and it disappeared in minutes. Adding it to the rotation.