Shawarma
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Shawarma (/ʃəˈwɑːrmə/; Arabic: شاورما) is a Middle Eastern dish that originated in the Levant region of the Arab world during the Ottoman Empire,[1][2][3][4] consisting of meat that is cut into thin slices, stacked in an inverted cone, and roasted on a slow-turning vertical spit. Traditionally made with lamb or mutton, it may also be made with chicken, turkey, beef, or veal.[5][6][1] The surface of the rotisserie meat is routinely shaved off once it cooks and is ready to be served.[7][8] Shawarma is a popular street food throughout the Arab world and the Greater Middle East.[9][10][11][12]
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Alternative names | Showarma, shaurma, shoarma, etc.[1] |
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Type | Rotisserie |
Place of origin | Middle East |
Region or state | Levant |
Associated cuisine | Arab |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Meat (traditionally lamb or mutton, but also chicken, turkey, beef, or veal); pita, laffa, lavash, or any other suitable bread for a wrap; chopped or shredded vegetables; assorted condiments |
Similar dishes | Döner kebab, İskender kebap, gyros, al pastor |
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