What is schawarmas?

A shawarma is a Middle Eastern sandwich made with meat (such as beef, chicken, lamb or goat) that is cooked on a vertical spit and served in a pita bread with vegetables, sauce, and various condiments. The meat is usually marinated in a variety of spices and and slow cooked on the spit, which rotates slowly over a long period of time until the meat becomes tender and juicy.

Shawarmas are traditionally served with vegetables like onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, pickles, and sometimes even French fries, all rolled up in a warm pita bread. The sauce, which is usually made of tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and yogurt, adds a tangy flavor to the dish, while spices like cinnamon, cumin and smoked paprika give shawarmas their signature taste.

Shawarmas are popular street food in many countries like Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt and Israel, and have become increasingly popular in other parts of the world as well. They are often enjoyed as a quick and tasty meal that can be eaten on the go, or as a late-night snack after a night out.