Undoubtedly, shawarma is the street food of the region of Middle East most popular in the world, especially in Egypt, Turkey, the countries of the Levant and the Arabian peninsula. The etymology of the word shawarma comes from the Turkish language which means “that turns”. A reference to the preparation method of this curious sandwich.
The preparation requires specific mechanical elements for the preparation of food in the Arab region. In a motorized rotisserie, the stack of meat is slowly rotated in front of a heating element, continuously grilling the outer layer. From there, fine cuts of beef, lamb or chicken are made, previously marinated and seasoned.
The experts in this type of gastronomyThey usually marinate the meat for a day in a variety of seasonings and spices, including pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon, dried lime, vinegar, and cardamom. The meat slices are stacked on a skewer for cooking. The most traditional option for serving is rolled in pita bread, but Arabic bread can also be used in the form of a sandwich. It is often garnished with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and greens.
The technique of grilling a vertical stack of slices of meat and cutting it as it cooks first appeared in the ottoman empire from the 19th century and, currently, you can find numerous places specializing in the preparation of this food in various parts of the city of Buenos Aires.
Al Arab – Salvador to 4999
The local Al Árabe, in Palermo, is an example of traditional shawarma preparation. The Syrian family that runs the restaurant delights guests with the best dishes of the region. A reminder of the popularity of gastronomy in our country is due to the waves of immigration from Arab countries that arrived in Argentina at the beginning of the 19th century.
Shami – Rivadavia 4721
The rising chain of restaurants specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine is a must for this type of gastronomic choice. The culinary space uses loin ball and beef rump, but they also make it with chicken, lamb and falafel. It also stands out in the preparation of its own pita bread.
Demashk -Ponds 3816,
In the heart of Palermo, on Charcas, half a block from Scalabrini Ortiz, this simple place offers Middle Eastern specialties, such as baked keppe, falafel and hummus. The shawarma is above the entrance and can be eaten on a small counter. The sandwich is the most chosen on the menu and, a detail to take into account, the place does not sell alcohol for religious reasons.
Al Zein – Ortega y Gasset 1812
In Al-Zein one of the best shawarmas in Buenos Aires is made. The room is decorated with images and details from the Middle East, ideal for imagining the tasty tastes with the typical setting. In this food house, it is suggested to accompany the shawarma with various dishes, such as mtapbal, tabbouleh and falafel vegetarian meatballs.
Teamim – Diaz Velez 4431.
In the Parque Centenario neighborhood, the Teamim house is ideal for eating on the go, at lunchtime or anytime you walk the streets of the area. The preparation is fast, efficient and tasty, with very affordable prices and it has a wide variety of vegetables to accompany the filling.
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