Shawarma Rice

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Shawarma Rice is a Pinoy food trip favorite.  Shawarma is a perfect comfort food.  Eating shawarma in pita is very common particularly when you are outside, like in malls.

Mixing all that beef, sauce, and vegetables with your rice is more satisfying.  Shawarma stands have made sure to please the Filipino palate by serving this Middle-Eastern beef with rice. So why not make it at home for some guilty pleasures?  This shawarma rice recipe is a complete meal on its own but you can also pair it with grilled vegetables for a mediterranean inspired meal.  I used cucumber but you could replace it with lettuce or use both!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 kilo beef, (use sirloin cut), sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• steamed rice,  to serve
• 1 piece cucumber, diced
• 4 pieces tomatoes, sliced and seeded
• 3 pieces white onion, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and yogurt in a bowl. Add beef and toss to combine.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Sauté beef, then add marinade and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.
4. Get rice ready in a serving bowl.
5. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, and onions.
6. Arrange beef on top of vegetables.
7. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
8. Serve immediately.

 

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