Homemade Lamb Shawarma / شاورما لحم
Recipe Information
Lamb Shawarma with Tahina Sauce
Cultural Context
Lamb shawarma has its roots in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Egypt and Lebanon. Traditionally, it is made by stacking marinated meat on a vertical rotisserie, allowing it to cook slowly while the outer layers are shaved off for serving. Shawarma is often enjoyed in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sauces, making it a beloved street food. Today, variations abound, with many enjoying it globally, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.
tahini
🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt
💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter
Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.
lamb shoulder
🥗Healthier: chicken thighs
💰Cheaper: pork shoulder
Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.
Toast fresh spices (cumin, star anise, black peppercorns, fenugreek, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves) on medium/high heat for about 2 minutes until aromatic.
Grind toasted spices and let cool.
Mix ground spices with paprika, nutmeg, sumac, sea salt, chopped cilantro, olive oil, crushed garlic, grated ginger, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
Make 1.5 cm deep cuts in the lamb shoulder, then massage the marinade into the meat.
Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F) and cook lamb shoulder uncovered for 30 minutes.
Add hot water to the lamb, lower temperature to 160°C (320°F), cover, and slow cook for 3 hours, basting every hour.
Prepare tahini cream by whisking tahini paste, crushed garlic, salt, lemon juice, and cold water together.
Make a tomato and cucumber salad by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, diced tomatoes, and diced cucumbers.
Transfer cooked lamb to a tray, shred it with forks, and reduce any leftover juices in the oven.
Assemble shawarma rolls with tahini cream, lamb, pickled turnip, and parsley, then press in a panini maker or frying pan to crisp up.
Serve with additional meat, tomato and cucumber salad, hand cut fries, olives, pickled turnips, pepperoncinis, and more tahini cream.
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