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Shawarma

Name: Shawarma
Cuisine: Saudi Arabian
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken thighs; 1 cup yogurt; 4 cloves garlic cloves; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 4 pieces pita bread

Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern dish featuring thinly sliced marinated meat, traditionally lamb or chicken, stacked and roasted on a vertical spit. It is commonly served in flatbread with garlic sauce, tahini, and fresh vegetables, embodying a rich blend of spices and savory flavors integral to Saudi street food culture.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Saudi Arabian70%

Ottoman30%

Ingredients

chicken thighs
1 kg
yogurt
1 cup
garlic cloves
4 cloves
ground cumin
2 tsp
ground coriander
2 tsp
ground turmeric
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp
lemon juice
2 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
pita bread
4 pieces

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Shawarma originated in the Ottoman Empire and was adapted across the Middle East, becoming particularly beloved in Saudi Arabia where it evolved into a staple fast food reflecting regional tastes and ingredients.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Saudi Arabian70%

ingredients+techniques

Ottoman30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating grilling vertical roasting slicing

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