Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Shawarma Beef Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 500g beef sirloin, sliced paper-thin
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tbsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp paprika
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 3 tbsp lemon juice
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Whisk the garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt, then coat the beef and refrigerate 2 hours.
2
Phase 2
Heat a heavy frying pan until smoking and add the beef in a single layer.
3
Phase 3
Cook 2-3 minutes per side until the edges crisp, working in batches.
4
Phase 4
Rest the meat 5 minutes so the juices redistribute.
5
Phase 5
Slice thin and serve with pickles, tahini sauce, and warm pita.