Stuffed Pigeon — country by country
Egypt's banquet bird, stuffed with freekeh and presented whole to the guest of honor.
Every country brings its own touch. Here's how they differ.
🇪🇬 Egypt
⏱ 90 minIn Cairo the pigeon towers still stand over the rooftops, and a wedding without hamam mahshi barely counts as one.
✨ What makes it special
Whole pigeons stuffed with cinnamon-scented freekeh, boiled in broth, then fried or grilled to a burnished skin.