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Shawarma

Name: Shawarma
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb meat; 1 cup yogurt; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 pieces flatbread (pita or markouk)

Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern dish featuring thinly sliced marinated meat, traditionally lamb, stacked and slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie. It is known for its rich, savory flavors and tender texture, often served wrapped in flatbread with fresh vegetables and tangy sauces, embodying the vibrant street food culture of Syria.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Syrian70%

Ottoman30%

Ingredients

lamb meat
2 lbs
yogurt
1 cup
garlic
4 cloves
ground cumin
2 tsp
ground coriander
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
ground turmeric
1 tsp
lemon juice
2 tbsp
olive oil
3 tbsp
flatbread (pita or markouk)
4 pieces

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Shawarma originated from the Ottoman Empire's döner kebab and was adapted in the Levant region, including Syria, where it became a staple street food reflecting the region's culinary ingenuity and spice blends.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Syrian70%

ingredients+techniques

Ottoman30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating roasting slicing grilling

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