Egyptian Sogo’

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EGYPTIAN SOGO' | BEEF SAUSAGE

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

30 Min

Total time

40 Min

Egyptian sausage, known as sogo’ is a flavorful street food staple made from spiced beef sausage cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and garlic. It’s especially popular in Alexandria and Cairo, often served hot inside fino bread as a quick sandwich. At home, sogo’ can also be paired with roz bil shareya (rice with vermicelli) for a heartier meal, making it a versatile dish that captures the bold, savory flavors of Egyptian cuisine.

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Ingredients

For the Beef Sausage:

• olive oil
• 1 pound beef sausage

For the Sauce:

• 1 yellow onion
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 green bell peppers
• 2 chili peppers
• 4 tomatoes
• white vinegar
• ground coriander
• ground cumin
• sea salt
• black pepper

For Garnish:

• fresh parsley

Instructions

Prepare the Beef Sausage:

1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Fry 1 pound beef sausage for a few minutes on each side until lightly browned, but not fully cooked.
3. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

1. Add 1 sliced yellow onion and 6 minced garlic cloves to the same pan, then fry for several minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in 2 sliced green bell peppers and sliced chili peppers, then cook until slightly softened.
3. Add 4 finely diced tomatoes along with a splash of white vinegar.
4. Season with ground coriander, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to taste.
5. Pour in a splash of water, stir well, and let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

Combine the Beef Sausage and Sauce:

1. Return the browned sausage to the pan and coat it evenly in the sauce.
2. Simmer everything together for 10–15 minutes until the sausage is fully cooked, tender, and infused with flavor.

Serve:

1. Serve Egyptian sogo' alongside vermicelli rice.
2. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

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