Shawarma Sandwich
A classic of Egyptian cuisine, the shawarma sandwich is a delicious marinated and roasted meat served with vegetables and condiments.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 10 min cottura · 2 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 2 pieces of beef or chicken, sliced
- 1 onion
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 cherry tomato
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of saffron
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 10 pieces of pita bread
- Tahini sauce
- Tomato sauce
- Feta cheese
- Lettuce
Method
- Marinate the meat with oil, chili powder, salt, saffron, and bay leaf for at least 2 hours.
- Take a piece of pita bread and put a spoonful of tahini sauce on it.
- Add a spoonful of tomato sauce on top of the tahini sauce.
- Grill the meat on medium heat until it is well cooked and crispy.
- Slice the onion, chili pepper, and cherry tomato into strips.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the meat on top of the tomato sauce, then add the vegetables and feta cheese.
- Cover with another piece of pita bread and serve immediately.
The story
Shawarma was introduced to Egypt by Arab merchants traveling along the trade routes, becoming popular in Cairo for its convenience and exquisite taste.
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