Shawarma Plate Recipe
Marinated chicken or beef served with rice and salad.
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Ingredients
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Marinated Protein
Rice
Salad
Method
Marinated Protein
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and plain yogurt. Mix well until fully blended.
- 2
Marinate the Protein
Add the chicken breasts or beef strips to the marinade. Ensure that the meat is well-coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- 3
Rice
- 4
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Salad
- 6
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a medium bowl, add the diced cucumber, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.