Hawawshi

I've now had Hawawshi prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises molokhia leaves in the way koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence on Egyptian cooking. The deeply savoury and spiced charact…

Hawawshi here was solidly made — deeply savoury and spiced without anything to complain about. lentils was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence on Egyptia…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Hawawshi. I ordered it with Egyptian Stella beer and the hearty and filling elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. fenugreek seeds in particular became more prominent in a good way. koshari is considered the national di…

I grew up eating Hawawshi and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the hearty and filling was right, molokhia leaves was handled the way it should be. koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence o…