Shawarma using a Aldi
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Shawarma, a culinary gem from the Middle East, is more than just a dish; it's a passport to flavor town! This delightful wrap features marinated chicken that has been lovingly infused with a symphony of spices, including cumin, paprika, and turmeric, creating a taste explosion that dances on your palate. Legend has it that shawarma originated in the Ottoman Empire, where it was a favorite among sultans and street vendors alike. The secret lies in the marination process, which not only tenderizes the chicken but also transforms it into a succulent masterpiece. Served with a dollop of creamy yogurt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, shawarma is the ultimate street food that invites you to take a bite and savor the rich history behind every mouthful. Get ready to wrap your taste buds around this iconic dish and embark on a flavorful journey!
Ingredients
- 3 Cloves of garlic
- 1.5 Lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Ground coriander
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Paprika
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Turmeric
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Mild red pepper
- 1.5 Teaspoon(s) Salt
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Pepper
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 200 g Natural yogurt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
Steps
Yogurt sauce
- Add 2 cloves of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 6. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add 1 lemon juice, 2 tablespoon(s) of olive oil, 1 teaspoon(s) of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon(s) of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon(s) of paprika, ½ teaspoon(s) of turmeric, ½ teaspoon(s) of mild red pepper, 1 teaspoon(s) of salt, ½ teaspoon(s) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Pour of the preparation content in a freezer bag.
- Sliced in strips, and add 500 g of chicken breast in the freezer bag.
- Setaside the preparation content in a fridge let cool during 1h .
Chicken cooking
- Add 1 clove of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 6.
- Add 200 g of natural yogurt, ½ lemon juice, ½ teaspoon(s) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Setaside the preparation content in the fridge.
Assembly
- Preheat the pan.
- Add 4 pita bread on a pan.
- Warm up on the pan over low heat and a few minutes.
- Pour the content of the freezer bag in the pan.
- Cook and mix regularly.
- Divide of the Preparation name on a Preparation name.
- Pour of the Preparation name on the preparation content.
- Serve Immediately.
