World Flavors Cookbook

Syrian Shawarma

Slow-roasted, marinated meat shavings served in a warm wrap with garlic sauce and pickles.

Cuisine: Syria

Ingredients

• 1kg chicken thighs or beef steak, thinly sliced Marinade: yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cardamom, paprika, cinnamon Garlic sauce (toum) Pickled cucumbers Saj or pita bread Sliced tomatoes and onions

Instructions

1. Marinate the meat for at least 4 hours. In a commercial setting, meat is stacked on a vertical spit
2. at home, pan-fry or roast the meat at high heat until charred and tender. Slice the cooked meat into thin shavings. Spread garlic sauce on the bread. Add meat, pickles, and vegetables. Roll tightly and toast the wrap on a griddle for a few seconds. Serve hot.