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Hawawshi (Egypt)

Take your palate to the land of Egypt with this traditional stuffed pita sandwich with minced meat, onions, fresh parsley and hot peppers. It's actually only been around since 1971, when it was invented by an Egyptian butcher named Ahmed al-Hawawsh, and quickly became popular throughout the country. Get the recipe here.