Istanbul Street Shawarma (İstanbul Sokak Şavurma)

İstanbul Sokak Şavurma is a popular street food in Turkey, especially in Istanbul. This flavorful and aromatic dish is made with tender, marinated meat that is cooked on a vertical rotisserie and then thinly sliced. It is typically served in a wrap with fresh vegetables and a drizzle of tangy yogurt sauce.

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Istanbul Street Shawarma (İstanbul Sokak Şavurma)

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless lamb or chicken, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita bread or lavash wraps
  • Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions for serving
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Yogurt sauce (mix 1 cup yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, salt and pepper)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the sliced meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the meat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated meat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the meat is browned and cooked through.
  3. Warm the pita bread or lavash wraps in the oven or on the stovetop.
  4. To assemble the shawarma, place a generous amount of the cooked meat on the warm bread, top with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
  5. Roll up the wrap and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl for marinating Knife and cutting board

Tools

Skewers for marinating (optional) Oven or stovetop for warming the bread

Serving suggestions

Serve the İstanbul Sokak Şavurma with a side of tabbouleh salad and some pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of sumac or a drizzle of pomegranate molasses to the shawarma wrap.

Cost

$20