The Arabic Shawarma
The Arab world is famous for its many delicious dishes, and the best of these delicious and fast meals at the same time is the Arabic shawarma. In addition, it is characterized by an unparalleled taste and many benefits. And also the Arabs are famous for it, especially in Syria, as it is the origin of this delicious food. Therefore, in this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about Arabic Shawarma.
What is The Arabic Shawarma?
Arabic Shawarma is one of the best types of meals in the Middle East. Arabic Shawarma usually consists of beef, lamb, or chicken and is cooked in a special way. It is also characterized by the bread next to it, which has a wonderful taste and helps to feel full when eating the delicious Arabic shawarma.
Chicken Arabic Shawarma Ingredients
- Chicken breasts cut into thin slices (1 kilo)
- Oil (1 cup)
- Yogurt (1 cup)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon zest (1 tablespoon)
- Ground dry coriander (1 tablespoon)
- Tomato sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Ground cumin (1 tablespoon)
- Onion powder (1 tablespoon)
- Garlic powder (1 tablespoon)
- Paprika (1/2 tablespoon)
- Turmeric (1/2 tablespoon)
- Ground ginger (1/2 tablespoon)
- Black pepper (1/2 tablespoon)
- Ground cinnamon] (1/4 tablespoon)
- Ground cloves (1/4 tablespoon)
- White pepper (1/4 tablespoon)
- Salt.
Steps to make Arabic Shawarma
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken shawarma seasoning consisting of vinegar, salt, pepper, onion powder, shawarma spices, and also half a cup of water.
- Put the sliced chicken strips lengthwise into the marinade, stir well, cover with transparent plastic, then leave it to ferment in the refrigerator for two hours.
- Take out the shawarma from the refrigerator and put two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan on the fire, then drop the seasoned shawarma slices in it.
- After all, is done, the rest of the ingredients on the chicken slices, consisting of tomatoes, peppers, and onions, continue to stir.
- Raise it from the fire hot, then serve it.
Beef Arabic Shawarma Ingredients
- Beef or lamb (1 kilo)
- Smashed garlic) (4 cloves)
- Olive oil (1/4 cup)
- Natural vinegar (1/3 cup)
- Meat spices (1 tablespoon)
- Ground dry coriander (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (1 tablespoon)
- Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
- Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon)
- Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
- Chopped tomato (1 medium-size)
- Sliced green pepper (1/2 large)
- Onion (1 large)
- Sumac (4 tablespoons)
- minced parsley (1 cup)
- Pickles are sliced lengthwise.
How to prepare Arabic shawarma?
- Cut the meat into long, thin slices.
- Bring a deep bowl to mix garlic, oil, vinegar, spices, coriander, garlic, and also black pepper.
- Turmeric, cinnamon, and also salt.
- Mix these ingredients well, then add the meat to it, and put it in the refrigerator for several hours or an entire night.
- Bring a pan and add the mixture and let it cook on a strong fire until it dries completely, and when it dries add a cup of water
- Reduce the heat
- Add the tomatoes and green pepper slices on high heat until they wilt, then turn off the heat and set the shawarma aside.
- Brush the loaves of bread with tahini sauce.
- Add the shawarma to the bread.
- Add the onion slices and a little sumac, and then add the chopped parsley.
- Roll the shawarma loaf, and grill it on the electric grill.
- To prepare the tahini sauce: mix all the ingredients well until the sauce is formed, and the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- If it is heavy, add a little lemon juice.
- Serve the tahini sauce alongside the shawarma.
Arabic Shawarma Sauce
Shawarma Sauce Ingredients
- Yogurt milk (1/2 cup)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Tahini (1 tablespoon)
- Smashed garlic (3 cloves)
- Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
- Black pepper.
How to prepare the Shawarma sauce?
- Mix the yogurt and also tahini with a hand mixer for 1 minute.
- Then add lemon juice and garlic and mix well.
- Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then stir the mixture with a spoon until the ingredients are homogeneous.
- Put the sauce mixture in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, until it hardens.
- Serve with meat or chicken shawarma.
Benefits of Arabic Shawarma
1-Vitamin C
In fact, vitamin C is key to good health and is essential for enhancing a number of body functions. Thus, a shawarma meal contains vitamin C, which provides you with a wide range of health benefits such as preventing stress and colds and preventing skin aging.
2-Vitamin A
Shawarma not only tastes great but provides a great source of Vitamin A. Moreover, this vitamin is known for eye health, and for boosting the immune system. It is recommended to eat it with more than one source of vitamin A, such as turnip, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
3-Vitamin B6
Another health benefit of shawarma is that it contains a good percentage of vitamin B6. This vital vitamin is important for maintaining a healthy nervous system, protecting the immune system, and supporting brain function. Several studies have confirmed that vitamin B6 deficiency can lead to stress, depression, and muscle pain.
4-Folic acid
There are some foods that contain folic acids such as beets, avocados, and spinach. Besides, shawarma is a good source of folic acid, for preventing cancer, maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and for a healthy heart. And folate deficiency may lead to problems in the liver and kidneys.
5-Antioxidants
Since shawarma contains vitamin C and a variety of nutrients, they are powerful antioxidants, which will help protect the body against viruses and bacteria. In fact, many people in some Arab countries, as well as Western countries, believe that the shawarma meal prevents some health problems for sure.
6-Shawarma also contains carbohydrates, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and iron, and is also rich in fiber.
The nutritional information of the Arabic shawarma
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated fat: 10
- Cholesterol: 250
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Protein: 20
In conclusion, Arabic shawarma is worth trying as you will get the best taste that you will never forget. Its restaurants are available in every Arab country such as Syria, Egypt, the United Arab of Emirates, Jordon…etc