Indulge in the rich flavours of Egypt with this Hawashi recipe, a delightful street food that combines spiced meat filling with a golden, flaky dough. Bursting with aromatic herbs and spices, these savoury pockets are baked or pan-fried. Elevate your food game with this easy-to-make Middle Eastern treat!
Contents
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
Filling
- 500g ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Tahini sauce or yoghurt sauce
- Chopped tomatoes and cucumbers
Instructions:
Prepare the dough
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture.
- Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth.
- Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles.
Prepare the filling
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, tomatoes, and parsley. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Season with ground cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
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Assemble the Hawashi
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions.
- Roll each ball into a thin circle on a floured surface.
- Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges to form a semi-circular shape.
Bake or pan-fry
- If baking, place the hawashi on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- If pan-frying, heat a pan over medium heat with a bit of oil. Cook the hawashi for 3-4 minutes on each side until the dough is cooked through and has a golden crust.
Serve
- Serve the hawashi hot, either on its own or with tahini sauce or yogurt sauce.
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes and cucumbers for freshness.
Enjoy your homemade Hawashi!
