shawarma

noun

sha·war·ma | \ shä-ˈwȯr-mə

How to pronounce shawarma (audio)

, ˈshwȯr-mə\

Definition of shawarma

: a sandwich especially of sliced lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often tahini wrapped in pita bread

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Lamb and chicken shawarma, a Middle Eastern dish typically served rolled in pita, will be a weekly special at Steingold’s. — Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, "Modern meets traditional at Steingold's, new Jewish deli in North Center," 23 Aug. 2017 SHERYL JULIAN Skillet lamb shawarma with tahini sauce and sumac onions Serves 6 Allow a day for the lamb to marinate. — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Get a skillet blazing hot and you can make Middle Eastern lamb shawarma at home," 28 May 2018 Similar to shawarma or al pastor, döner meat is stacked on a rotisserie and cooked slowly on a rotating spit. — Lauren Lumpkin, baltimoresun.com, "Döner Brös food truck to open its first shop in Charles Village," 2 July 2018 Try lunch at the homey Atelier September and a meal at Geranium , Denmark's only three-star Michelin restaurant, before heading to Noma, which will be serving an menu made entirely of vegetables (including a celeriac shawarma) until late September. — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, "Flight Deal: U.S. to Copenhagen from $330 Round-Trip," 22 June 2018 Tigers - Chicken Shawarma Nachos This is a neat twist on a chicken shawarma sandwich, with chicken, hummus and garlic sauce piled atop pita chips. — Ted Berg, USA TODAY, "All 30 foods at MLB's new 'FoodFest,' ranked," 13 Mar. 2018 The beloved Detroit shawarma chain will introduce its largest location yet this summer just a few blocks from where it was born more than a decade ago. — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "Beloved Detroit shawarma chain Bucharest Grill returning to downtown," 15 June 2018 The beef shawarma is marinated and stacked right here. — Rainbow Rowell, Bon Appetit, "At El Basha, Eat Your Soup and Don’t Ask Questions," 6 June 2018 There is smoked chicken shawarma and hummus and falafels. — Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, "At new St. Roch Market stall, Cairo native serves up Egyptian culture," 6 Apr. 2018

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