Not everyone can make good shawarma but when you have a proper guide, who says you can't?
Craving shawarma this lockdown season? Here's a solution. Read up!
If you have shawarma bread available move to step 2 but if you don't, I've got you covered!
Ps: You can always get a shawarma bread at any food store or use a flatbread
STEP 1:
FOR THE BREAD
300g flour
1tsp salt
1tsp sugar (optional)
1tsp baking powder
120ml warm water
20g butter
DIRECTIONS 1.0
1. In a bowl, add the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and butter and mix together with your fingers till a crumb-like texture is formed.
2. Add the water, bit by bit and mix together until it form a smooth dough
3. Transfer the dough unto a work top and knead for 9 mins. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a kitchen towel for 30 mins.
4. Transfer the dough to the work top and divide into 6-8 balls and leave them to rest for another 10 mins before you proceed to cooking them
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5. While you place a non stick frying pan on a medium heat, lightly dust the work top with flour and roll the dough till its flattened. To make it easier and to prevent sogginess do this one at a time
6. Place the rolled dough in the frying pan and cook for a minute, you will notice some bubbles on the surface, cook until slightly brown but not burnt.
Flip to the other side and cook for another 30 seconds.
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7. Take it off the heat and place in an air tight container or microwave. This stops it from drying out and it keeps it warm.
FILLINGS
Deboned Chicken breasts,thighs/laps
Grated cabbage
Grated carrots
Thin strip of cucumber
Sliced tomatoes
Chopped onion
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Vegetable or olive oil (for frying)
FOR THE MARINADE
1 tsp thyme
2 teaspoons curry
1 diced onion
1 chicken seasoning cube
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (I love the taste of black pepper)
Salt (to taste)
1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
Lemon Juice (optional)
Foil paper
DIRECTION 2.0
1. Cut the chicken into thin strips, place in a bowl, mix in the marinade properly with the chicken. Cover and leave to marinate for a while (2 hours to a day) depending on the amount of time you have.
In a pan, heat two tbsp of oil, add the marinated chicken and stir fry until golden brown. Set aside and leave it to rest.
2. Get your flat bread and place on foil paper on a clean, flat surface. You can double the bread if you want.
Mix ketchup and mayonnaise together, add the chicken,vegetables, pepper and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Spread on the bread.
3. Roll the wrap gently.
Once rolled, wrap with the foil paper.
Place the wrap in the oven or sandwich maker and let it grill for 5 minutes, or place the wrap in a dry frying pan and let it heat up for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
You can substitute the chicken for beef to make a beef shawarma, or mix both chicken and beef depending on your taste.
Follow these steps keenly for amazing results
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