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Shawarma

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A delicious shawarma sandwich filled with chicken, vegetables, and spices.

Shawarma is a yummy and popular food that many people enjoy. It comes from the Middle East and has been around for a long time.

To make shawarma, thin slices of meat are placed on a special spinning stick. The meat can be lamb, chicken, beef, or even falafel. As the meat spins, it cooks and becomes ready to eat.

People love shawarma in many places, like the Arab world, Israel, and all over the Greater Middle East. It is often served in a warm flatbread with tasty sauces and vegetables.

The name shawarma comes from an Arabic word that means "turning," because the meat spins as it cooks. Today, you can find shawarma in many cities around the world, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Images

A restaurant owner prepares shawarma on his spit in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1950.
A close-up of a beef shawarma being prepared, showing layers of meat, vegetables, and sauce on lavash bread.
A tasty chicken shawarma served in two different styles of flatbread.
A delicious shawarma, a type of Middle Eastern wrap filled with meat, vegetables, and sauces.
A delicious shawarma being prepared in the historic city of Aleppo, Syria. Shawarma is a popular street food made from thin cuts of seasoned meat.
A delicious Shawarma meal ready to be enjoyed!
A chef preparing a delicious chicken shawarma, a popular Middle Eastern dish, in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
A colorful display of food being served, perfect for young explorers learning about different cuisines and food trucks!

Related articles

Meat
Falafel
Arab world
Israel
Arabic

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