Egyptian Stuffed Pigeon

Name: Egyptian Stuffed Pigeon
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 4 whole pigeons, cleaned; 1 cup freekeh or rice; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp mixed spice

حمام محشي/hah-MAHM MAH-shee/

About this dish

Whole pigeon stuffed with spiced rice or wheat, grilled or roasted until tender.

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Ingredients

🐦4 whole pigeons, cleaned

🌾1 cup freekeh or rice

🧅1 onion, chopped

🌰1 tsp mixed spice

Method

Serves 4

Cook the freekeh or rice partially with onion and spices for the stuffing.

Stuff each pigeon generously and secure closed.

Grill or roast the pigeons until the skin is golden and the stuffing is fully cooked.

Serve hot.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Stuffed pigeon (hamam mahshi) is a traditional Egyptian delicacy, often prepared for special occasions.

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