Shawarma (With Vegan Option!)
Shawarma: Bring the Middle Eastern Street Food Classic to Your Kitchen
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern street food classic that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. You’ll find it on street corners throughout major cities in the Middle East, cooked on a large skewer and thinly sliced. Whether served piled up on a plate, or in warm pita bread with creamy hummus, fresh salads, and a drizzle of tahini, Shawarma is an irresistible street food favorite.
It’s a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious, commonly made with chicken, turkey, or lamb, with Mediterranean spices that can vary depending on where you are. The best part? Shawarma is surprisingly easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and the right spice blend, you can bring this Mediterranean favorite into your own kitchen.
Make Shawarma Effortless with Our “Mama Shawarma” Spice Blend
To take your Shawarma to the next level, we’ve created the perfect spice mix—“Mama Shawarma”. Crafter with 9 carefully selected spices, this blend delivers bold, authentic Middle Eastern flavors, making your homemade Shawarma taste like it’s straight from the streets of the Mediterranean.
With this spice blend, creating flavorful Mediterranean recipes at home has never been easier! Simply mix the spice blend with olive oil, marinate your meat for 30 minutes, and up to 24 hours, and let the oven do the rest. For a tasty vegetarian twist, you can even coat cauliflower in “Mama Shawarma” and roast it to create a delicious meat-free alternative.
The result? A deliciously spiced, juicy Shawarma that’s ready in no time.
- Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto
- , Meat
- , Lunch, Dinner
- , Mediterranean, Middle-East
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20-30 minutes
Serves:
4-6 ppl
Ingredients
1 metal or wooden skewer
1 pack chicken thighs: 5-6 pcs
4-6 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp shawarma spice mix
Salt to taste
1 onion (optional)
VEGAN SHAWARMA:
1 metal or wooden skewer
Cauliflower: 4-5 big florets
4-5 Tbsp olive oil
2-3 Tbsp spice mix
Salt to taste
1 onion (optional)
Directions
1. If using wooden skewer, place it in a dish with water for 10-20 min. Meanwhile, mix the chicken with the olive oil and spices. Make sure you open the thighs and get the delicious oil and spices to cover the entire meat. If using cauliflower, leave it in big florets, and make sure the blend gets into all the crevices.
2. Let marinate for at least 20-30 min, or keep in the fridge overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 450º F (232º C). Carefully skewer the chicken and cauliflower on the skewer with half an onion on each end. Place the shawarma skewers on a baking sheet with a rack on it, or over a deep dish so it hangs on the edges of the skewer. Regardless of the method, the shawarma should be suspended over the tray.
4. Roast for 20-30 min until meat is fully cooked, and cauliflower is semi-soft. “Shave” the meat into very thin pieces, and cut the cauliflower into medium chunks.
5. Serve with some finally cut vegetable salad, hummus, or your favorite side.
Note: chicken thighs are a great juicy protein. Pay attention to open the thigh so the marinate covers it on all sides, and then fold it back again onto the skewer.
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