Huge Kebab, Greek Gyros and Falafel in Minsk. Belarus Street Food

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt with herbs provides a lighter option.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and costs less.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Prepare the meat by marinating it with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.

Skewer the marinated meat onto a rotisserie or place it on a baking tray.

Cook the meat on the grill or in the oven until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 15-20 minutes.

While the meat cooks, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Slice the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers for the toppings.

Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a pan until soft and pliable, about 1-2 minutes.

Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.

Assemble the gyros by placing the sliced meat on the warmed pita bread.

Top with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and feta cheese to taste.

Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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