Shawarma

It’s easy to create a delicious supper with just a shaker of shawarma spice and some raw chicken cutlets. But if you’re new to this blend, try using it as a replacement in any savory dish that calls for cumin, cinnamon, or black pepper. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Spice It Up

What’s in a Name?

Shawarma is Arabic for “turning,” as traditional shawarma is made rotisserie style, rotating vertically on a spit.

Let’s Taco Bout It

In the 20th century, Lebanese immigrants brought the idea of cooking meat on a stick to Mexico, leading to the development of the trademark tacos al pastor.

Shawarma vs. Burger

They’re both served between bread with condiments and vegetables, but shawarma spices add antioxidants and minerals that help our bodies and digestion. And, of course, there’s no comparing chummus and techinah with ketchup and mustard!