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Lamb Shawarma

Lamb Shawarma

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Dine Kitchen
1h 30m🔥 recipes_difficulty_intermediate#dinner#maincourse

Lamb shawarma is a delicious Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated lamb that is slow-cooked and served in warm pita with fresh vegetables and sauces. It's perfect for a flavorful homemade meal that brings a taste of the streets of the Middle East to your kitchen.

🛒 Ingredients

🥩 Proteins

Lamb shoulder600 g

🧀 Dairy

Yogurt200 g

🥦 Vegetables

Garlic4 cloves
Tomato1 unit
Cucumber1 unit
Lettuce100 g

🌶️ Spices & Herbs

Cumin2 teaspoon
Paprika2 teaspoon
Turmeric1 teaspoon
Cinnamon1 teaspoon
Salt1 teaspoon
Black pepper1 teaspoon

🫒 Oils & Fats

Olive oil3 tablespoon

🌾 Grains & Cereals

Pita bread4 unit

🍴 Other

Tahini sauce100 g

📋 Instructions

1

Marinate the lamb with yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, olive oil, salt, and black pepper for at least 1 hour or overnight.

2

Chop the tomato and cucumber into small pieces.

3

Shred the lettuce.

4

Preheat the grill or oven to high heat.

5

Remove the lamb from the marinade and let it come to room temperature.

6

Place the lamb on the grill or in the oven and cook for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is well-browned and cooked through.

7

Let the lamb rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it thinly.

8

Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a dry pan for a minute on each side.

9

Assemble the shawarma by placing sliced lamb on the pita, then topping it with chopped tomato, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and a drizzle of tahini sauce.

10

Roll the pita and serve immediately.

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