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Gyros Recipe
A Greek Street Food Staple
If you can’t make it to Greece but want to experience the flavours of Gyros, you can try making it at home.
Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Marinating time: At least 30 minutes, or overnight Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the gyros:
- 1 pound (500 grams) lamb or pork, thinly sliced
- 1 pita bread, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
Method
- Make the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the meat: Add the thinly sliced meat to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Cook the meat: Cook the marinated meat on a vertical rotisserie or grill until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill. Stir to combine.
- Assemble the gyros: Place the grilled meat on the pita bread. Top with tzatziki sauce, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
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