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Shawarma (Egyptian Style)
Shawarma (Egyptian Style) reads sourness 6.5, citrus 5.4 and nutty 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian main, about 5 hr 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 6.5 · Citrus 5.4 · Nutty 4.1 · Richness 3.9 · Allium 3.6 · Salinity 3.5 · Warm Spice 3.0 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Umami 2.8 · Earthy 2.2 · Floral 1.9 · Fruity 1.8 · Sweetness 1.7 · Bitterness 1.1 · Funk & Ferment 1.0
What's in it (16)
- 2 lbs chicken, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup tahini sauce
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup pickles
- 4 rounds Arabic bread
Time & effort: about 5 hr 40 min (40 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 177.6 kcal, 17.8 g protein, 5 g fat, 15.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Marinate the meat slices in the spice mixture with garlic, lemon juice, and vinegar for several hours.
- Roast or grill the meat until cooked, then layer in warm bread with tahini sauce, tomatoes, parsley, and pickles.
- Roll tightly and serve immediately.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Egyptian Hummus — Egyptian
- Ground Turkey Kofta Meatballs with Tahini Sauce — Middle Eastern
- Revithia Soupa (Chickpea Soup) — Greek
- Shawarma — Lebanese
- Harissa Chicken Meatballs with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce — Middle Eastern
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.