What are the steps to make Grilled Egyptian Hawawshi?

The traditional Egyptian street food known as grilled Egyptian hawawshi is made from pita bread stuffed with spices, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and herb. Spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika are used to season the meat filling, which can be made with beef, lamb, or a combination of the two.

Parsley and cilantro are two examples of herbs that are typically included in the filling. These herbs give the dish a flavor that is both new and fragrant. Served with tahini or yogurt sauce on the side, grilled Egyptian hawawshi can be eaten as a quick snack or as a full meal. It is a popular dish in Egypt and around the world that is both delicious and filling.

A recipe for grilled Egyptian hawawshi is provided below:

Ingredients:

• 6 pita bread
• 1 pound of ground beef or lamb
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions to make:

1. Mix the ground beef or lamb, chopped onion, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground paprika, ground coriander, chopped parsley, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
2. Cook all the combined things on a medium-low flame.
3. Grill or grill pan should be heated to medium-high temperature.
4. To make pockets, divide the pita bread in half crosswise.
5. Make sure to pack the meat mixture tightly into the pita pockets.
6. Olive oil should be applied to both sides of the stuffed pita bread.
7. Cook the stuffed pita bread for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked through and the bread is crispy.
8. Before serving, remove the grilled Hawawshi from the grill and allow them to cool for a few minutes.

Serve the grilled Hawawshi wedges with either yogurt sauce or tahini sauce on the side. Have fun with your mouthwatering grilled Egyptian hawawshi. 

Different Types:

There are also many different types of Egyptian hawawshi depending on the type of meat, spices, and herbs used. 

Chicken Hawawshi: seasoned with cumin and paprika, onions, garlic, parsley, and ground chicken.

Alexandrian Hawawshi: A popular Alexandrian version of hawawshi with tomato sauce, beef or lamb, and Egyptian baharat (a spice blend)

Egyptian Hawawshi: a version of hawawshi with more heat, often made with garlic, hot peppers, and other herbs like mint.

Hawawshi with Vegetables: A mix of diced vegetables, such as tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, is ed in this vegetarian hawawshi.

Hawawshi with seafood: A version of hawawshi in which spices, onions, garlic, and seafood, like shrimp or squid, are used in place of meat.