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Hawawshi

🇪🇬 A dish from Egypt

Hawawshi, a dish from Egypt
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Hawawshi is a traditional Egyptian dish. It is a pita stuffed with minced meat and spiced with onions, pepper, parsley, and occasionally chilies.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsflatbread, minced meat, onions, parsley, pepper, chilies
🔥Cooking methodstuffed bread baked or grilled
👅Flavour & stylespiced, savory, meaty
🕒When it’s eatenstreet food snack or main dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Hawawshi come from?
Hawawshi is a dish that originated in Egypt.
What is Hawawshi?
Hawawshi is a traditional Egyptian dish. It is a pita stuffed with minced meat and spiced with onions, pepper, parsley, and occasionally chilies.