I’m from Michigan USA, and there are a lot of Arabs in Michigan (including me haha), meaning there are shawarma shops everywhere. The pickled turnips (we call it lifit) are my favorite topping on shawarma, especially beef/lamb shawarma. I’m spoiled that I get to eat amazing middle eastern food whenever I want, but thank you for the recipe regardless so I can save some money! PS: skip the fries, dip the shawarma in hommous!

@RumHam5570

7 ай бұрын

You’re making me jealous!

I love this guy’s food. I keep the spice mix on the ready for the previous shawarma recipe he shared. A++

This was INCREDIBLY delicious!! My family loved it and thank you so so so much for sharing your recipes and expertise!

Another brilliant video. This is now one of the very best cooking channels on youtube. I've been trying to perfect shawarma at home so this video is perfectly timed. Also, I'm really happy to see that you're getting sponsors now. I'm excited to see what the future holds for the channel!

Obi knows his shawarma! Since the old skewers-under-the-broiler trick, I haven't looked back! His spice mix is also on point!

I love this channel...love your sense of humour and love your recipes. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from New Zealand.

this looks amazing, i'll definitely be trying at least the basic version in the next couple of days. thank you for spreading joy through food :)

I find that fries have a similar role in shawarma that rice have in a burito. It absorbs exces moisture & oil, keeping it in your wrap instead of on your hands.

Did the quick shawarma version and followed your Toum recipe as well, had to improvise a bit on the veggies tho. Amazing! And now I can reuse this incredible spice mix 😍

Fantastic video as always, shukran !

That was epic. Literally made me crave some chicken today. Also tried the garlic mayo hack and was surprisingly decent for a quick fix 👌🏼

I made this for supper; amazing as always! I didn't have the Harissa on hand so substituted a Sriracha sauce. Also used Tahini I recently made instead of the Garlic sauce, but will make your sauces next time when I have time to prepare. Cheers!

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Sounds delicious. Thanks for trying it!

Omg!! The marinade was amazing! I used chicken breast but marinated with the pro shawarma marinade.. the garlic sauce is next level!! I loved this!

This looks amazing and is inspiring me to give this recipe a try.

I tried this recipe it is great ! Your cooking technique using oven made a great difference ! Nearly this is the 50th time I cook chicken shawarma But t honestly it was the first time it taste perfect !

Another Great video Obi...That's great for dinner night with friends

Love your videos! They are just wonderful and complete for making great food. Gergins are just a devils's food!!

you are THE MASTER. every meal brings memories and a smile to my face thank you and YUM

I just ate, and now I want to eat this right now! Looks amazing!

I am a big fan of middle east cuisines.. especially chicken shawarma! While my stay in Germany, I used to eat this middle east food a lot than boring bland German food🤣🤣😂 All that Shawarma, Falafel, hummus&pita bread, baba Ganoush etc. is very close to my heart. 💞 I am in search of best middle east recipes all the time.. and when I came across your recipes, I just want to say... Man, you have totally nailed it!!🤩😍 It is the the best ever, perfect middle east recipes on the internet so far... trust me because I have seen tons of these recipe so far and your is the Best.👍 I just loved loved your Chicken Shawarma recipe and gonna try it same way for this weekend. Besides Thanks a lot for giving Shawarma spice mix recipe as well... I think it is time saver and also can be substitute for our Indian Tandoori chicken/ Chicken tikka masala recipes! Btw, Indian recipes are very similar to middle east recipes... mostly same spices, preparations and and kind of similar taste! Thanks again and have a nice day! 🥰

Mashallah bro, I have tried your shwa recipe and received nothing but praise. I’ll definitely be trying this next ! Hope you all have a blessed day

Looks fantastic!

Tip for those with Cuisinart air fryers/ovens: use chicken thighs and cook on air fry at 325-350 F for 8 min, then flip and cook until desired browning - about 6-8 min

@ThingsILove2266

Жыл бұрын

Even the one with the marinade? Or does it get smoky like the broiler (2nd) one?

@guywithsocks

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/naGezc2aoMipiJc.html This is the recipe Obi published from a couple years ago (obviously this weeks video is an update). Works great with the yogurt marinade and gets nice and charred in the air fryer - but keep an eye on it!!

@guywithsocks

Жыл бұрын

@@ThingsILove2266 forgot to tag you. See comment above ☝️

@ThingsILove2266

Жыл бұрын

@@guywithsocks Thank you:). I am going to try this bc I think the cleanup will be easier. I LOVE his recipe!

Very nice recipe 👌👌👌👌 thx for sharing the spice mix recipe 😊😊❤️❤️ you explained nicely 👍👍

you are a star ! thank you

i tried making the chicken while leaving out some of the spices bc i didn't have them AND I LOVE ITTTT

you legend! thanks for the recipe. I was longing for a good shawarma and this popped up this morning. This took me right back to my younger days in Bahrain. cheers and well wishes from Tasmania.

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! I wonder if they used to put spicy crisps inside it in Bahrain.

@DheerajSunderRajan

Жыл бұрын

@@MiddleEats not that I can remember.

I make your original recipe about once a month. I wish I could use it for my meal prep routine, but there's never any leftovers, no matter how big the batch!

you have a very common egyptian young taste, you like the beef shawarma the egyptian way and the chicken shawrma the syrian way 😂😍 keep up the lovely work🥰

great tips especially on the charr, for the pro sandwich we usually skip the lettuce

Woohoo!! I love these videos.

Please make a video on how to pickle turnips! 🙏

What a great idea to put a wire rack over your burner like that to warm the wraps

Beauty! This is going on the short list!

I made the basic version the other night.... super delicious!

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Love the recipe ❤ tried yesterday and my family loves it so much ! Thank you !! The oven temperature I set was 200c for 25 minutes but it doesn’t get as brown as in the video , would you pls suggest what is the best temperature setting for oven ?

Wow, this looks really tasty.

Cornichons will do for the pickled cucumber. Sainsbury’s usually stocks them.

Thatt pink turnip pickle is salty and so good. Maybe we need a recipe. Love your channel.

@fun_ghoul

10 ай бұрын

The pink is from the beet juice.

Yo I really appreciate the work you’re putting in on this channel bro. Middle eastern food can be intimidating to get started on for a lot of people, namely me. Your videos are a great approachable way for a beginner to get their legs.

Have you got a recipe for the cucumber and turnip pickles?

Unrelated to your excellent video, but it put me in mind of the ful sandwich I used to get all the time from this one place in Cambridge (Massachusetts). It was spiked with pomegranate seeds and it hit the spot every single time. Then they changed ownership, and no more ful. I miss it so much. 😭

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh ful and pomegranate sounds awesome!

It's 3:30 AM and I'm super hungry!

I'll be trying this for sure. I'll add some sumac to the spice rub to see how it turns out.

In Québec it’s called shish taouk because of Lebanese immigration. It’s one of the most common fast foods and the perfect late night snack, on par with poutine.

@khaledalanani2253

Жыл бұрын

Shish tawook is different from shawarma, it’s a grilled chicken (sometimes in a sandwich) with sauce but it doesn’t have the toppings of a shawarma sandwich

@michelhv

Жыл бұрын

@@khaledalanani2253 The shish taouk at Amir and other Lebanese joints in Montréal have similar toppings to this shawarma: toum, hummus, lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers.

@khaledalanani2253

Жыл бұрын

@@michelhv that’s an interesting variation. They’re still different sandwiches.

@ESalma

Жыл бұрын

Shish taouk is a different dish/sandwich. The toppings added to the sandwich may be similar but the chicken marinade is very different.

@fun_ghoul

10 ай бұрын

@@ESalma Are you from Montreal?

That wire rack trick is a game changer

Because I remember that a repairman once told my parents that all ovens had a thermometer issue no matter what brand you had. they're going to be off by a degree or more or less.

Already used this video to make my Middle East withdrawal symptoms go away without Siddiqui. 🇸🇦 Shukran gazeelan ya akhi. Inta raai3 ! Lazeez awi wallahi bigad 🇪🇬❤️😘.

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I make it every time I am missing the middle east.

can iu has 2 level 1's and 3 level 99's... k-thx-bye! love these videos my man. all the food you make looks soooo good, i just found an international store who sells weird odds and ends from all over the world. so im hoping i can pick up a few spices i never tried before i seen in other videos you've done as well. been needing a change in food and let me tell you. i think your it

ماشاء الله تسلم الايادي اختي

Thanks

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

great!

How would the amount be altered if I were to use freshly ground nutmeg rather than preground nutmeg?

Yoooooo,that looks amazing! My only criticism that you should have toasted the bread to make it easier to hold but other than that it looks awesome,I think you should had added a bonus sandwich that is" بطاطس سورى“ fries wrap it’s also an amazing vegetarian/ vegan option to make and also happy to see abou haedar in a video .

"garlic milkshake" yum

Yummilious 👍

I was trying to replicate the Shawarma from Hiba. Whenever I had leftover chicken shish from BBQ I would cut it up and use in wraps. Those turnips are hard to find.

How long will the thoum last in the fridge?

Would like some clarification on the turnip toppings. We’re they fresh? Or were they pickled? Asking because I happen to have some in my garden so want to know how I should prep for this!

@terriatca1

Жыл бұрын

The turnips are white, not Rutabaga. They are salt pickled; I add beets for colour instead of dyes.

Please brother....create a Playlist for pickled vegetables.....would love to learn how to make different types of pickles from you.. .most of the videos available on KZread do not yield the beat results from a novice like me

Can I use this seasoning for beef also?

Yes the fries smothered in garlic sauce is absolutely necessary.

@how about some parsley in salad?

That looks absolutely mouth watering 🤤🤤🤤 I wonder, can you recommend a dairy-free substitute for the marinade?

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Blended onion would work ok. It's the other option when marinading meats.

@abigailhillen-schiller3641

Жыл бұрын

@@MiddleEats brilliant, thank you!

Also, you can make really quick toum using the mayonnaise immersion blender technique. Throw in the garlic and the lemon in a tall narrow pot. Cover with oil. It should form a column. Put in the stick blender at the bottom, the start with a few quick pulses. Then increase the length of pulses and you’re done. Even quicker than your starch technique I promise!

I love Shwarma sandwiches so much. I just wish they weren't so calorie dense. I'd eat them every day then! This looks so good!

@gsxii1292

Жыл бұрын

u can use only chicken breasts and u can do the same toum recipe but with only garlic and a bit of yogurt but it will be super spicy I don't think u could handle that much garlic. simply put a lot of garlic in the processer a bit of yogurt and keep on adding olive oil slowly until u get the consistency and go to a middle eastern place tell them i want brown Lebanese bread it is low in calories

@fun_ghoul

10 ай бұрын

@@gsxii1292 Dude, everything you said basically does nothing to the calories count.

this looks so easy i must try it

5:46 forgot to mention the olive oil

Oooh, I am looking forward to trying this at home. Anyone got a good recommendation for a sub for the pickled turnips that would be available at a Canadian grocery store?

@terriatca1

Жыл бұрын

Loblaws carries them, look in the international food aisle.

@Lucysmom26

Жыл бұрын

@@terriatca1 Thanks, bud. Got a Loblaws fairly close by, I'll check it out.

@terriatca1

Жыл бұрын

@@Lucysmom26 I hope they have them where you live, my daughter and I will eat then straight out of the jar. They are easy to make too.

@kahyui2486

Жыл бұрын

You can make your own. All u need is turnips, beetroot, white viniger, distilled water, kosher salt and garlic. Heat the water and salt into a pot on medium heat for a few minutes so the salt dissolves. Let this cool down and then add viniger and stir. Then put your beetroot, turnips and garlic into a mason jar and pour over the viniger water mixture. Let it sit in dark room for 5 days. Then store in fridge and eat. If you're wondering why you add beetroot it's cos it turns the turnips red n pretty lol. This is a how u make it but u can add more herbs and spices to the mason jar for more depth of flavour. I like to add chilli's and bay leaf. I heat the bay leaf whilst heating the water up. I just add the chilli's to the mason jar.

@Lucysmom26

Жыл бұрын

@@kahyui2486 Thank you, I will do this as turnips are on sale at my grocery store right now and I am familiar with simple pickling like this (usually red onion, though).

It actually turned out pretty good. I got skin on thighs and cooked the skin separately with some of the marinade and sliced it for the wrap, adds a bit of richness.

Hey there I might have a solution to your oven problem, get a hand held thermometer so you can accurately tell the right temperature.

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Oh I have one and used it, just forgot to show in this video. I didn't have an oven problem, I took them out of the grill at the right time and moved them to the second oven compartment. But that was warm "not hot" and so it maintained the heat of the chicken

@cyankirkpatrick5194

Жыл бұрын

@@MiddleEats Oh ok I just remembered that you said that your Range master was crap

I'd probably opt to do Sohla El-Waylly's classic method for making toum, but yep, the pro style is the closest to authentic shawarma you can get.

i can see why tony stark liked this stuff in the avengers, i might just try to convince my mom (and/or my aunt) to help me out cooking this. i'm not a kid/teenager, i just suck at a lot of cooking things because i'm cognitively disabled and it takes me longer to learn stuff.

Hell yeah 😎

Thanks!

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Can we have a video on how to make Cheese/Zaatar/Meat Manakish? I always mess up the texture of the dough. 😅

@fun_ghoul

10 ай бұрын

If you use a machine, you're kneading too much. If you use your hands, you're not kneading enough. This is the advice that 99% of delinquent makers of manoushe, pizze napoletani, etc. need.

the place near me dips the shawarma in chicken grease under the spit and then crisps it up on a flattop. Gets the pita so crispy and flavorful. I bet you could do it at home with the drippings under the chicken, curious if it works well!

Had one of my best Shwarmas in Tel Aviv a few years back. Seeing this makes me wanna make my own. Thanks for the recipe :)

@fun_ghoul

10 ай бұрын

That was bacon on a bun.

I gotta try this. And of course, I have to add extra tahini and accidentally eat it.

Chicken shawarma and bahn mi are the best sandwiches that humanity will ever achieve.

Is the restaurant at 6:30 Abo Heydar in Heliopolis?

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

It is indeed. The best beef shawarma ever. Our recipe is identical to theirs!

@1omarcool

Жыл бұрын

@@MiddleEats Agreed, I try to have their sandwiches as frequently as possible.

I *have* been craving shawarma (here called kebab) for a while and have been bitterly disappointed by the local place. I’ll give the pro version ago.

Obi, one of the ingredients is Baharat. I searched online and it gives the ingredients you're already adding. Why add Baharat instead of just adding extra of the spices that make up Baharat?

You've out done yourself again, Obi. They both look great!

What is "Boharat or 7 Spice" spice? I apologize, but I am still a beginner to middle eastern cooking. I tried looking it up in your other videos, but I couldn't find it.

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Bharat means spices, and it's a spice blend. 7 spice is a Lebanese version of it. If you search online for Lebanese 7 spice you'll find all the components.

@BlizzarDofBabyloN

Жыл бұрын

@@MiddleEats Thank you very much for the reply. I found the spices!

@9:26 is that a PCMR reference? 😂

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Where can I find the recipe?

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

I'm adding it to the description. Check back in 30 mins

I abhor mayonnaise, I would just use Greek yogurt since it already has the needed acidity.

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely. It just doesn't stay fresh as long. I have a great cacik recipe that would be amazing in this

I am going to make this is a few days.

The French fry looked like Jimmy Saville

أقل ما يقال يا صديقي: أنت أقل من يتحدث عن فلسطين. قد تظن أن اخوتك مغيبون، لا يا صديقي، نحن نتابع ونسجل.

I get a fantastic Shawarma from my local Lebanese food shop.

That harissa mayo you made is actually called Algerian or Andalous sauce in France and you can find them in kebab shops

6:46 _Shawarma_ in a bun??

#ShawarmaSaturday 💜

That toum recipe seems no easier than actual toum, I'd just make the normal version

@fun_ghoul

10 ай бұрын

Same.

9:24 ayo😭

12:28 where do u find this flatbread In the UK?

@kahyui2486

Жыл бұрын

I went onto the rayan website but they only sell wholesale bulk. Does it have long shelf life? I might buy pavk of 10 lol

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

Any Turkish, or middle Eastern grocery store. It is short shelf life, 3-4 days. We freeze it and reheat as needed.

How does this compare to the original recipe. I noticed you didn’t skewer it, may be easier than before.

@MiddleEats

Жыл бұрын

It's the same recipe just the technique is different. If I have the time, I still think the other one is better. This is just less work