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Shawarma

Cultural Context

Shawarma has its roots in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon and Turkey, where it was originally made with lamb. This beloved street food showcases marinated meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, served in pita with fresh vegetables and sauces. Shawarma has become a global sensation, with countless variations emerging, including vegetarian options and different types of meat, making it a favorite for many around the world.

LevantineLBmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
1 lb lamb or beef
4 cloves garlic
1 cup yogurt
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 pieces pita bread
2 cups tomatoes, diced
2 cups cucumbers, diced
1 cup onions, sliced
1/2 cup tahini sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt has more protein and less sugar.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Hummus offers a similar creamy texture with fewer calories.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber while flatbread is often less expensive.

1

Marinate the meat with garlic, yogurt, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, olive oil, and lemon juice for at least 1 hour or overnight.

2

Preheat a grill or oven to high heat.

3

Skewer the marinated meat or place it on a roasting rack.

4

Grill or roast the meat until cooked through and slightly charred, about 15-20 minutes.

5

Let the meat rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.

6

Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a pan until soft.

7

Spread tahini sauce on the pita bread.

8

Layer the sliced meat on top of the tahini sauce.

9

Add sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions on top of the meat.

10

Drizzle with additional tahini sauce if desired.

11

Wrap the pita around the filling to create a sandwich.

12

Serve immediately with pickles or fries.

Cooking Techniques

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Also Known As

ShawermaShawurma

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