How to Make Lamb Shawarma

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt offers a healthier option with similar creaminess.

Marinate lamb with garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, allspice, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Remove lamb from marinade and thread onto skewers.

Grill lamb skewers for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes until soft.

Slice the grilled lamb thinly.

Serve lamb in pita bread with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and tahini sauce.

Garnish with additional herbs if desired.

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