Lamb Shawarma

Shawarma is a typical Middle Eastern dish characterized by a mix of spicy flavors. It is usually prepared with lamb meat, pita bread, sauces, and vegetables. This time, we share this lamb shawarma recipe with you; it's finger-licking good!
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 4 tablespoons natural yogurt, for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped, for marinating
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon hibiscus flower, in powder, for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder, for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cilantro, for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika, for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder, for marinating
  • 1/4 teaspoons cardamom powder, for marinating
  • 1/4 teaspoons clove powder, for marinating
  • 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg, for marinating
  • 1/2 teaspoons ginger powder, for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, in powder, for marinating
  • salt, for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon chili flake, for marinating
  • olive oil
  • pita bread
  • 500 grams lamb, in strips
  • salsa de ajo
  • yogurt sauce, tzatziki
  • Italian Lettuce Eva®
  • red onion, in strips
  • cherry tomato, in halves
  • cucumber, in half moons
Preparation
30 mins
20 mins
Low
  • For marinating: Mix the natural yogurt, chopped garlic, olive oil, powdered hibiscus, powdered cumin, powdered cilantro, paprika, ground cinnamon, powdered cardamom, powdered clove, nutmeg, powdered ginger, powdered turmeric, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes in a bowl.
  • Add the sliced lamb meat to the marinade. Mix and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the lamb meat for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat a griddle, comal, or skillet on high temperature and warm the pita bread on both sides.
  • To assemble the shawarma: Place the Eva® Italian lettuce leaves on the pita bread, then add the meat, tzatziki sauce, garlic sauce, red onion, cherry tomato, and cucumber.

Nutritional Information

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