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Savor the flavors of the Middle East with this easy, homemade Lamb Shawarma. Packed with spices, tender lamb, and fresh toppings, it’s a true culinary delight
Type of Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 30 minutes.
Cook Time: 15 minutes
How Many Servings?
6-8 servings
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| 3 lbs lamb loin boneless and sliced thinly | |
| 1/2 cup yogurt | |
| 1/4 cup water | |
| 2 tablespoons lemon juice | |
| 1 tablespoon vinegar | |
| 1 tablespoon olive oil | |
| 1 tablespoon paprika | |
| 1/2 teaspoon turmeric | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin | |
| 1 teaspoon coriander | |
| 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon | |
| 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger | |
| 1 tablespoon cardamom | |
| 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg | |
| 2 tablespoons garlic powder | |
| 1 teaspoon blackpepper | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons salt | |
| 1 tablespoon lamb tallow ( optional) | |
For the onion salad
| 2 large sweet onions sliced thin | |
| 1/2 bunch Italian Parsley chopped fine | |
| 2 tablespoons sumac | |
| salt and pepper to your taste |
For the Roasted Tomatoes
| 6 pieces Roma tomatoes sliced into thick slices | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| salt and pepper to you taste |
For The Tahini Sauce
| 1 1/2 cups tahini paste | |
| 1/2 cup plain yogurt | |
| 3 cloves garlic minced | |
| 2 lemons juiced about 1/4 cup | |
| salt and pepper to your taste |
Extras
| 6 large pieces lavash or pita bread | |
| sliced pickles turnip and cucumber |
Preparation
1
For the Marinade: In a big bowl, whisk all the ingredients together, add the sliced lamb, mix all together, cover, and keep in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
2
For the onion salad: In a bowl, add the sliced onion and mix with Italian parsley, sumac, salt, and pepper. Set the bowl aside until ready for use.
3
For Sliced Roasted Tomatoes: Over medium heat in a cast-iron pan, heat the olive oil, arrange the sliced tomatoes, and cook on one side for 5 minutes. Flip the tomatoes over to the other side, cook for another 5 minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and set aside.
4
For Shawarma Tahini Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together.
5
When you are ready to cook, use a cast iron pan over high heat and work in batches. Then, add a tablespoon of the lamb tallow, and spread some of the sliced lamb cooked on one side for three minutes. Flip the pieces of lamb over and cook for another three minutes.
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How to Assemble the Lamb Shawarma Wrap?
Warm up the lavash bread in the same pan, spread some tahini sauce on the lavash, and add the sliced onion. Arrange the cooked lamb and top it with the grilled tomatoes. Add a few sliced cucumber pickles and wrap the lavash bread.
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Serve the wrap with extra pickles and more tahini yogurt sauce for dipping. Enjoy