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Shawarma — traditional dish from Cairo, Egypt
Street food Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑36gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🌱 Sesame

Also served in

Dubai

Shawarma

How to order / say it
Say it شاورما — [shuh-WAR-muh]
Order I'd like a shawarma wrap, please.
Locally من فضلك أريد شاورما.
Say locally

Thinly sliced meat, traditionally lamb or chicken, served in pita with vegetables and tahini.

Why try it?

Shawarma represents Cairo's street food culture, combining fast, satisfying eats with rich spices and contrasting textures that mirror the city's vibrant, bustling energy.

How it tastes

Tender and juicy slices of meat marinated in a blend of spices burst with flavor, complemented by crunchy vegetables and creamy tahini wrapped in soft, warm pita.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Introduced by Levantine immigrants to Cairo in the early 20th century, shawarma swiftly became a street food sensation, evolving with local flavors and techniques.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g lamb
  • 🌾 2 pita bread
  • 🥣 50 ml tahini
  • 🧄 30 g onions
  • 🥕 50 g tomatoes
  • 🥕 50 g cucumber
  • 🫒 15 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 10 g spice mix

Method

  1. 1 Marinate meat in oil and spice mix overnight.
  2. 2 Cook meat on rotisserie until well-cooked.
  3. 3 Slice thinly and serve with vegetables in pita.
  4. 4 Drizzle with tahini before wrapping.

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