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Bun Shawarma Recipe
A Tasty Egyptian Street Food
Bun Shawarma is a popular Egyptian street food that features thinly sliced marinated meat, typically lamb or beef, served in a warm bun with various toppings.
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 20-30 minutes
Ingredients
For the meat:
- 1.5 pounds (750 grams) flank steak or shoulder lamb
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the toppings:
- Pita bread
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Tahini sauce
Method
- Marinate the meat: In a bowl, combine the meat, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Cook the meat: Grill or broil the marinated meat until cooked through and slightly charred. Let it rest for a few minutes, then thinly slice it.
- Assemble the shawarma: Warm the pita bread. Place a generous amount of sliced meat inside the pita. Top with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
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