Oman today_ Hawawshi is one of Egypt’s popular street foods, consisting of pita bread or traditional Egyptian bread filled with flavorful seasoned meat. This dish was invented in 1971 by Ahmed al-Hawawshi and has been immensely popular ever since. To prepare hawawshi, ground meat is mixed with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices such as cumin, dried coriander, black pepper, and salt. The meat mixture is then placed between two layers of bread, with the edges sealed. A little olive oil is spread on the bread, and the sandwich is baked in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes.
For better flavor, hawawshi can be served with yogurt sauce or salad. In some areas of Egypt, this dish is made with a special dough, and using traditional Aish Baladi bread instead of pita adds an even more authentic taste. By preparing this simple yet delicious dish, you can bring the taste and aroma of Cairo’s bustling streets into your home.
Hawawshi: A Popular Street Food of Egypt
