Shawerma

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

Shawarma in Arabic means “turning”, which refers to turning rotisserie. This is one of many kinds of meat kebabs, making them a famous street food in Middle Eastern countries. Besides being well-loved in Lebanon, it’s also an iconic dish in Saudi Arabian cuisine.  The appearance of Shawarma was from the 19th century in the Ottoman Empire, which is now doner kebab in Turkey. And people think Shawarma is derived from this food.On the street, people display Shawarma with many thin slices of meat cut, placed in a cone-shaped, then roasted by a vertical rotisserie.     Shawarma usually consists of chicken or lamb, but you can find other versions with beef, veal, or turkey today. The best thing about this dish is the marinated meat. You can saute, grill, or roast it at home. Then wrap it with thin pita bread and top your food with sauce and veggies.