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Shawarma (or sometimes Shawarma

Ingredients

  • Meat: Beef or chicken cut into thin slices.
  • Marinade:
    • Olive oil.
    • Soy sauce.
    • Vinegar.
    • Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ginger and sumac.
    • Salt and black pepper.
  • Vegetables to saute:
    • Sliced ​​onions.
    • Sliced peppers (green and red).
  • For assembly:
    • Pita bread or Lebanese flatbread.
    • Fresh vegetables: Sliced ​​tomatoes, cucumbers and onions with parsley.
    • Sauce: A mixture of mayonnaise and garlic (Toum) or a white sauce.

Instructions

  1. Marinate the meat: In a bowl, mix the sliced meat with the olive oil, soy sauce and all the spices. Mix well so each piece is coated and leave to marinate for at least an hour.
  2. Cook the meat: Heat a pan with a little oil. Add the marinated meat and cook over medium-high heat until browned and tender.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Add the sliced ​​onions and peppers to the pan with the meat. Saute them briefly until they are slightly softened but still a little crunchy.
  4. Prepare the bread: Spread out your flatbread and top it generously with the sauce of your choice.
  5. Assemble the roll: Place a portion of the meat and vegetable mixture in the center of the bread. Garnish with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and onion-parsley mixture.
  6. Roll and grill: Roll the bread tightly around the filling. Place the wraps in a hot pan or panini press for a minute on each side to crisp the exterior