Gyro (Doner) Grilling a vertical spit of stacked meat slices and cutting it off as it cooks was developed in Bursa in the 19th century Ottoman Empire, and called doner kebab (Turkish: döner kebap). Following World War II, doner kebab made with lamb was present in Athens, introduced by immigrants from Anatolia and the Middle East. A distinct Greek variation…
Doner (Shawarma) Kebab Doner kebab, or in short doner, is known almost all around the world. Sure, ingredients and sauces vary, and often it even comes under a different name. Shawarma, gyros, tacos al pastor, sufllaqe or kabab Torki are some of the derivations of it. But the doner basics remain the same: beaten pieces of meat are seasoned with suet, local…
Halal Shawarma (Doner) in Las Vegas “The word Shawarma, from the Turkish çevirme (rotating), is the Arabic name for what the Turks call döner kebabs (Döner means “one that turns”).” Quotation: Gil MARKS. “Encyclopedia of Jewish Food.” “Shawarma is thinly sliced roasted seasoned lamb or turkey wrapped in flatbread.” Origin: Turkey Other names: chawarma, shaurma, showarma; Turkey: döner kebab Roasted…
Mediterranean Cuisine The Mediterranean region is bordered by cities that have influenced the cuisine over the years, creating a rich blend of cultures with a South Eastern Anatolian twist. That is why Mediterranean cuisine consists of a variety of fruit, vegetables, meat and fish dishes. Delicious flavors are emphasized by the use of olive oil and spices. Side dishes are…
Tahini Sauce Tahini Sauce, called “tahina” in some countries, appears prolifically in the cuisines of the Mediterranean and the Middle East; the earliest known mention of it dates back to 3500 BC. A paste made from ground sesame seeds, it’s often blended into classic dips, such as hummus and baba ghanoush. Tahini-based sauces appear widely in Armenian, Turkish, Iraqi, Cypriot,…
Tzatziki Sauce Tzatziki, cacık or tarator is a dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East. It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley, and thyme. It is generally served as…
Baklava Baklava or baklawa is a rich, sweet pastry featured in many cuisines of the former Ottoman countries. It has layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, or pistachios, and sweetened with syrup or honey. The result is a dish so delicious that not only was it served to royalty but numerous ethnic groups claim…
