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Hamam Meshwi (Char-grilled Pigeon)
Hamam Meshwi (Char-grilled Pigeon; also spelled hamam mahchi) is a traditional Egyptian recipe for pigeons marinated in lemon juice and garlic before being grilled on a barbecue. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Egyptian version of: Hamam Meshwi.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
25 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Additional Time:
(+1 hour marinating)
Serves:
4
Rating: 
Tags : Game RecipesFowl RecipesEgypt Recipes
A traditional Egyptian dish of marinated char-grilled pigeons (though poussin works well as a substitute).
Ingredients:
For the Pigeons:
4 plump pigeons (or poussin)
2 large handfuls of
flat-leaf parsley leaves
For the Marinade:
Juice of 2 lemons
2 onions, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic
6 tbsp olive oil
sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Method:
First make the marinade by placing all the ingredients in a blender and purée into a liquid. Meanwhile cut the pigeons in half through the breast and snip the body at the leg and wing joints (this allows them to flatten when cooking).
Place the birds in a dish and cover with the marinade. Leave them for an hour, turning occasionally to ensure they are evenly covered.
Heat the barbecue until the embers are glowing. Oil the grill and place the birds on top. Allow the birds to become brown before turning. Cook until the meat is rosy in colour but still tender. Arrange on a plate, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and serve.
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