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🇬🇷 Greece Food Tour - 1 | 😋 Tasting Authentic Greek Gyros, Tzatziki and Orange Pie in Athens

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Gyros

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, gyros is a beloved street food made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Traditionally served in pita bread with vegetables and tzatziki sauce, it reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. Gyros has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations adapting to local tastes, making it a favorite for casual dining.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork or chicken
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 pieces pita bread
1 medium tomato
1 medium onion
1 medium cucumber
1 cup tzatziki sauce

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

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream with cucumber

Yogurt with herbs maintains flavor with fewer calories.

1

Marinate the meat in olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.

2

Preheat a grill or oven to medium-high heat.

3

Skewer the marinated meat onto a rotisserie or place in a roasting pan.

4

Cook the meat until browned and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.

5

Remove the meat from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.

6

Slice the meat thinly against the grain.

7

Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a skillet for 1-2 minutes.

8

Spread tzatziki sauce on the pita bread.

9

Add sliced meat on top of the tzatziki sauce.

10

Top with diced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.

11

Fold the pita around the filling and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

GyroGyros pita

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