Enjoy a delicious Lebanese Shawarma Platter with vibrant flavors and tender marinated meats, perfect for gatherings.
Servings 4servings
Course Dinner
Cuisine Lebanese
Ingredients
For the Meat
1poundChicken thighs or beef/lambthinly sliced
3tablespoonsOlive oilfor marinating
1cupPlain yogurt
4clovesGarlicminced
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonGround coriander
1teaspoonGround paprika
1/2teaspoonGround turmeric
1/2teaspoonGround cinnamon
1/4teaspoonCayenne pepperoptional
to tasteSalt
to tastePepper
2tablespoonsLemon juice
For the Salad
1cupBulgur wheat
2cupsWater
1/2cupFresh parsleyfinely chopped
1/4cupFresh mintchopped
1cupTomatoesdiced
2stalksGreen onionssliced
3tablespoonsOlive oilfor salad
2tablespoonsLemon juicefor salad
to tasteSaltfor salad
to tastePepperfor salad
For Serving
4piecesPita bread
1cupHummus
1cupPicklessuch as turnips or cucumbers
1/4cupTahini sauce
1/4cupFresh parsleychopped, for garnish
Equipment
Grill
Skillet
Medium bowl
Large bowl
Pot
Method
Preparation
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Add the thinly sliced chicken or beef/lamb to the marinade. Mix well to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add the bulgur wheat, remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set it aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled bulgur with finely chopped parsley, mint, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
Drizzle the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss everything gently to combine and set the salad aside to let the flavors meld.
Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring it’s nice and hot before cooking the meat.
Add the marinated meat to the grill or skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until the meat is cooked through and develops a lovely char.
Remove the cooked meat from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into thin strips to disburse the flavor evenly.
On a large platter, artfully arrange the sliced shawarma, hummus, tabbouleh salad, pickles, and pita bread to create a beautiful spread.
Finish the dish by drizzling tahini sauce over the shawarma and garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for an extra touch of color.
Present the platter at the table, inviting everyone to build their own wraps with the pita, flavorful meat, creamy hummus, and refreshing salad.
For best results, marinate the meat for at least an hour, but overnight is recommended. Cook the meat in batches to avoid overcrowding the grill or skillet.