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Shawarma

Name: Shawarma
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken thigh; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic cloves; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground allspice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 pieces pita bread; to serve tahini garlic sauce; to serve pickled turnips

Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern dish consisting of thinly sliced marinated meat stacked and slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie. It is known for its rich, spiced flavors and tender texture, often served in pita bread with garlic sauce and pickles, reflecting its role as a beloved street food and communal meal in Lebanese culture.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Lebanese70%

Ottoman30%

Ingredients

chicken thigh
1 kg
yogurt
1/2 cup
lemon juice
1/4 cup
garlic cloves
4 cloves
ground cumin
1 tbsp
ground turmeric
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
ground allspice
1 tsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
pita bread
4 pieces
tahini garlic sauce
to serve
pickled turnips
to serve

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Shawarma originated from the Ottoman Empire's doner kebab and was adapted in the Levant region, including Lebanon, where it evolved into a distinct preparation with local spices and serving styles.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Lebanese70%

ingredients+techniques

Ottoman30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating rotisserie roasting slicing

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