The RARE Shawarma From Cairo I'm OBSESSED With

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

When I lived in Cairo, I used to eat Meat Shawarma from a Restaurant called Abu Haidar every single week. I couldn't get enough of the succulent meat and juicy buns, and so after leaving Egypt, it's been one of the foods I crave the most. Luckily my mother in law had a great recipe for meat shawarma that is practically identical to the one from this restaurant. It's just as succulent and flavourful, and really hits the spot. Make this and I guarantee you'll be doing it on the regular.
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Ingredients:
1kg of Beef or Lamb. Use a flavourful cut with a good amount of fat. Stewing meat works well but Ribeye, Chuck, or Beef ribs are best
50-100g Lamb fat or dry aged beef fat (optional, but highly recommended. Double if using lean meat)
3 Tbsp of Beef drippings or duck fat (in place of the lamb fat)
1 Tomato
1 Green Chilli (your preferred heat level)
12 Soft flour buns
Marinade:
2 Medium Onions
Zest of 1 Lemon
Zest of 1 Orange
5 Tbsp White Vinegar
2 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Pepper
1/2 Tsp Sumac
1/2 Tsp Baharat (leave it out if you don't have it)
Tahini sauce:
150g Yoghurt
100g Tahina
100g Water
40g Lemon Juice
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp White Pepper
1/2 Tsp Cumin
1/2 Tsp Chilli Powder (Optional)
Onion and Parsley salads:
1 Red Onion
25g or small bunch of parsley
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Sumac

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  • @MiddleEats
    @MiddleEats8 ай бұрын

    While watching this video or enjoying this Beef Shawarma, please take a moment to reflect on the people of Gaza. 2.2 million Civilians in Gaza are under siege with no food, water, electricity, or medicine. I urge you to join me in supporting these charities providing aid to the civilians and children of Gaza: Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without borders): www.msf.org/donate Palestine Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net/

  • @jo.comics

    @jo.comics

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for being a kind heart in these dark times ❤ What is happening is horrific

  • @huv123

    @huv123

    8 ай бұрын

    Could you at least adding a statement asking for the return of the 30 children and the 200 adult civilians being held against their will? I'm sure they would love to sleep in their own beds with their families.

  • @osamsal

    @osamsal

    8 ай бұрын

    You're awesome ❤ God bless you for your awareness

  • @picsi-software

    @picsi-software

    8 ай бұрын

    @@danhobart4009 there still are but the IDF is trying really hard to convert them all to Hamas

  • @khaledalanani2253

    @khaledalanani2253

    8 ай бұрын

    @@danhobart4009 you’re a monster

  • @SamwiseOutdoors
    @SamwiseOutdoors8 ай бұрын

    I just wanted to say that the vast varieties of Middle Eastern/ Southern Mediterranean/ North African cuisines are my absolute favorite styles of cooking, and I'm just overjoyed that you two are here sharing everyday approaches to those foods. Thank you, friends.

  • @MiddleEats

    @MiddleEats

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @annchovy6

    @annchovy6

    8 ай бұрын

    Well, except he likes pretending Israel doesn’t exist, as he has done as long as his channel has existed.

  • @SamwiseOutdoors

    @SamwiseOutdoors

    8 ай бұрын

    @@annchovy6 So what you're saying is that Obi is based. Awesome.

  • @obtuseangler768

    @obtuseangler768

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@annchovy6well im all for people taking a strong stand on important issues but foremost this isn't a political channel, it's about food. On a tertiary note, I'm first nations from Canada and I think Israel are racist, violent, oppressing terrorists. What happened in Oct was akin to 💩Srael kicking a dog for several generations then complaining like a spoiled child when they got bitten. I thought Bibi was going to keep everyone safe, not give the human animals a 1/4 day free for all?

  • @stever456

    @stever456

    8 ай бұрын

    South Eastern Asian food is out of this world too, I’ve always said food should bring the world together. How can you be against other countries when everyone makes such amazing food? These need to be your friends, the world needs to have a word with itself! The world has so much to offer all these counties so different to our own.

  • @ndautomotive
    @ndautomotive8 ай бұрын

    Love this channel. Greetings from one balkan boy from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

  • @RorysRamblings
    @RorysRamblings8 ай бұрын

    Middle Eastern food is my favourite cuisine in the entire world. I'm so glad that your channel exists and you make the food so accessible and easy to make! Plus you simplify things and overall a great host. Love your work mate

  • @AW-wq3pr
    @AW-wq3pr8 ай бұрын

    ابوحيدر لسه حلو ويجنن زي ماهو كنت في مصر من اسبوع واكلت منه …. يجنن مع عصير المانجا

  • @chickendad97
    @chickendad978 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for providing the world with a delicious recipe like this. Since it is such a regional specialty rarely seen outside of Cairo, Egypt, my family and I are thankful when channels like yours show us amazing new recipes that we would’ve otherwise never seen. Keep up the great work Obi. We love your content.

  • @arif0487
    @arif04878 ай бұрын

    You're amazing Obi! Thank you for all the content you've brought out! It has my entire family cooking your recipes! ♥

  • @lalababayaga
    @lalababayaga8 ай бұрын

    This channel has increased my fondness for the power of onions and my love of middle eastern food. Thank you for sharing your recipes and techniques.

  • @BrokenMetalHeart
    @BrokenMetalHeart7 ай бұрын

    I'm an Egyptian and Abu Hidar is an addiction for me lol at least twice a week :D

  • @AW-wq3pr
    @AW-wq3pr8 ай бұрын

    كمان مع البهارات بنحط جوزة الطيب وليه ضاني و نحطها في الفرن احسن من النار والنعناع الاخضر و البقدونس في الاخر وطبعا عيش كايزر من عند لطيف وسيلي

  • @Peaknik
    @Peaknik8 ай бұрын

    I just cooked it for my family...OMG! This will be one of our all-time favorites! Thank you so much for the recipe!

  • @pafuchan
    @pafuchan8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all these amazing recipes! I love to try new flavors, I can't wait to try this one! 😋😋

  • @moriarty7589
    @moriarty75898 ай бұрын

    Did this tonight and it was amazing! Thanks for the recipe ❤️

  • @m.r.jarrell3725
    @m.r.jarrell37258 ай бұрын

    I do miss Egyptian Shawarma. Had a couple of great spots in Maadi that I loved!

  • @salehel-malatawy4733

    @salehel-malatawy4733

    7 ай бұрын

    Kaizo and Hamza, correct?

  • @hollish196
    @hollish1968 ай бұрын

    Wonderful recipes! I really love the sauce. Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe.

  • @naznomad635
    @naznomad6358 ай бұрын

    That looks amazing... I'm already addicted to your Chicken Shawarma recipe and cook it every week. Now I have to try this one.

  • @marisoldelpilars
    @marisoldelpilars8 ай бұрын

    just made the dish and it is amazingly delicious :)) Thank you so much!!!

  • @scruffopone3989
    @scruffopone39898 ай бұрын

    Gosh that looked gorgeous and delicious, and the fact that you put it in a Brioche bun, goodness my mouth is just a waterfall right now.

  • @Bonez1000
    @Bonez10008 ай бұрын

    this looks awesome i can't wait to try it. everything i have teied from your recipes has been some of the best food ive ever eaten. great channel great chef thank you . and my heart breaks for the people of gaza. i wish the world would get together and have a bbq rather then war.

  • @The_Devil_Nside
    @The_Devil_Nside8 ай бұрын

    Looks good, like an Egyptian Sloppy Joe

  • @aymnelzarelzar9016

    @aymnelzarelzar9016

    8 ай бұрын

    We will wash you tomorrow and maybe they will change you

  • @jordanfriedman2739
    @jordanfriedman27397 ай бұрын

    This looks so unique and amazing! Thank you for sharing this gem.

  • @FerdieMIx
    @FerdieMIx8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the recipe! It looks amazing! Greetings from Argentina!

  • @alexanderfo3886
    @alexanderfo38868 ай бұрын

    Looks like something I will need to try out. Thank you for this video.

  • @cosmoscooking7852
    @cosmoscooking78528 ай бұрын

    I love lebanese shawarma and this looks so interesting, I will definitely be making this very soon ❤ Thank you!

  • @Shdwgeist1031
    @Shdwgeist10317 ай бұрын

    I needed to watch this today. I have yet to try Shawarma, but I need to Your presentation was awesome and easy to follow Food is a healing thing that people can share

  • @isabellavandoorne1003
    @isabellavandoorne10038 ай бұрын

    Shukraaan!! I'm about to head to Cairo for a short trip again, so will definitely check out the place you mentioned!

  • @jackwinters8028
    @jackwinters80287 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Made me drool

  • @Reptiliomorph
    @Reptiliomorph8 ай бұрын

    I flippin LOVE shawarma of all kinds. I'd say it's my favourite meal. I can't wait to taste this.

  • @karemelkady
    @karemelkady8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this recipe. Although I'm Egyptian, I don't live in Cairo. the only place that did this style of shawarma in my area closed a long time ago and and it's all Syrian style shawarma restaurants now. It's been years since I ate this and I can't wait to eat it again without the 3 hours drive.😅❤❤

  • @pyrodoll7137
    @pyrodoll71378 ай бұрын

    this shawarma looks so flippin good! I finally got hubby hooked on delicious middle eastern foods, I guarantee he's gonna lose his marbles when I make this.

  • @bullymama369
    @bullymama3698 ай бұрын

    Oh i am so looking forward to trying this one! 🤤

  • @bierbrauer11
    @bierbrauer117 ай бұрын

    First video I’ve seen from this channel, looking forward to trying this and subbed in the meantime!

  • @sos-pl8pf
    @sos-pl8pf8 ай бұрын

    I love this channel. ❤

  • @alaaal-shakarchi8902
    @alaaal-shakarchi89027 ай бұрын

    Definitely gonna do this. Looks amazingly tasty. Luv Egyptian shawarma

  • @patrickleehebertii6587
    @patrickleehebertii6587Ай бұрын

    I'm starving now! Your recipes are amazing! as someone interested in foreign flavors I can't wait to try the sumac spice!

  • @alexielouisl.8462
    @alexielouisl.84628 ай бұрын

    i really wanna try this at home, i'm keeping this saved just in case i get the opportunity to do it! and i really wanna thank you for your content, your passion and excitement really shows and it makes me just as thrilled!

  • @utubebeena

    @utubebeena

    2 ай бұрын

    Same here. Saved this 6 months ago, attempting to make it today! As I'm typing, the meat is sitting in its marinade and it already looks so good and tempting in that citrus marinade ❤

  • @Rosette527
    @Rosette52715 сағат бұрын

    I made this shawarma and yellow rice for dinner. So happy with how it turned out! Thank you for the recipe and I'm looking forward to trying other dishes with sumac.

  • @rudymcintyre385
    @rudymcintyre3858 ай бұрын

    love this channel!

  • @SamThredder
    @SamThredder8 ай бұрын

    i'm gonna make these asap. they look delicious

  • @McFlingleson
    @McFlingleson8 ай бұрын

    That sounds so good. I'll make this soon.

  • @sharifsircar
    @sharifsircar8 ай бұрын

    Definitely trying one of these meal prep weeks!

  • @NidzShah-ps6kr
    @NidzShah-ps6kr5 ай бұрын

    This is the best sandwich I've seen in a while!! I wanted to grab it through the screen. When I saw the initial street food version I thought it would be a hassle to make, but thanks for simplifying it for home cooks. This has convinced me to try Egyptian food for the first time :)

  • @Spartos83
    @Spartos837 ай бұрын

    Glad I discovered your channel and that there’s no obnoxious sexual innuendo in any of your videos! Wish more videos like this! My new fav cooking channel, cheers!

  • @RuffleCoptah
    @RuffleCoptah7 ай бұрын

    wow I can see your love for food, it looks amazing my friend very good will try this

  • @minehearp3041
    @minehearp30418 ай бұрын

    Delicious! In Turkey last month visiting family; had a “Tantuni”, not sure but perhaps meat is prepared in a similar manner… may be kinda the same I am from west and tantuni is not authentic there but became a super popular fast food option-… as to this recipe I am going to try this! Can’t wait to find out

  • @Marcos.Poules
    @Marcos.Poules8 ай бұрын

    This Is Awesome 👌 🤤 The Buns Carry The Filling Along 😍

  • @Gojimaru
    @Gojimaru8 ай бұрын

    Your recipes are the bomb.

  • @Sleexb
    @Sleexb8 ай бұрын

    this looks fire... will def try, doesnt look too hard

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog8 ай бұрын

    Droolworthy, and you instructions were so easy to follow!

  • @BanquosToast
    @BanquosToast8 ай бұрын

    I've had the beef marinating since this morning, can't wait for shawarma Saturday 😍

  • @spinni81
    @spinni818 ай бұрын

    I'm making this tonight. I already baked some soft brioche buns and the meat is marinating right now. But instead of the tomato salad I will combine with the pickled red cabbage from the chicken sandwich. This stuff is so addictive.

  • @deifoolicious
    @deifoolicious7 ай бұрын

    Thank you, you are a legend

  • @BigChef925
    @BigChef9258 ай бұрын

    looks amazing

  • @candleby
    @candleby8 ай бұрын

    Made it tonight. Taste Sensation!

  • @WayneChamberlain23
    @WayneChamberlain237 ай бұрын

    dude, that looks amazing. gonna be giving this a shot

  • @somethingnotstupid
    @somethingnotstupid8 ай бұрын

    My mouth is watering just watching this wow

  • @walaa8003
    @walaa80033 ай бұрын

    Easy and unique way of Shawarma. One of my favourite sandwiches.

  • @jameshobbs
    @jameshobbs8 ай бұрын

    dude, I love your food

  • @sinistersaracen
    @sinistersaracen7 ай бұрын

    YES!! This is what I grew up eating in Cairo. It’s my favorite food ever.

  • @niceday2370

    @niceday2370

    7 ай бұрын

    العك اللى فى الفيديو مالوش علاقة بالشاورما اصلا يا راجل حرام عليك

  • @goldenghostinc
    @goldenghostinc8 ай бұрын

    Argh. I just came home from dinner and drinks with friends and watched this video. I shouldn't have this craving right now for this!!

  • @ashleys637
    @ashleys6378 ай бұрын

    Damn do these look great, and I have everything to make them except the orange (I have a chuck roast in the freezer and I just made a fresh batch of baharat for hashweh for the upcoming American Thanksgiving). Definitely on the roster for a dinner this week. Thanks again!

  • @loganl3746
    @loganl37468 ай бұрын

    This looks perfect for a party I'm hosting soon! I've got a chuck roast just right for it. My favorite Latin American meat dish also uses a citrus marinade, so I'm sure yours will be delicious :) P.S.: the plating in your last video was amazing! It's really improved since the start of the channel :)

  • @nuranreda7582

    @nuranreda7582

    8 ай бұрын

    It's gorgeous ❤❤

  • @pascool182

    @pascool182

    7 ай бұрын

    is it cochinita pibil?

  • @loganl3746

    @loganl3746

    7 ай бұрын

    @@pascool182 it's carnitas, but I don't eat pork anymore

  • @pifflepockle

    @pifflepockle

    7 ай бұрын

    It all looks the same on the way out 😂

  • @HashtagAbdul
    @HashtagAbdul7 ай бұрын

    I drooled while watching this. Can't wait to try making it.

  • @zahrakaramali1086
    @zahrakaramali10868 ай бұрын

    Thank you do much❤❤❤❤

  • @Atcraftcity
    @Atcraftcity6 ай бұрын

    You might be surprised to find that toasting your buns add so much yumminess to your sandwich. Good recipe!

  • @CookinWithSquirrl
    @CookinWithSquirrl8 ай бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @Ana-ls8rh
    @Ana-ls8rh7 ай бұрын

    Looks delicious! I will make it tomorrow! :D

  • @righteothenable
    @righteothenable8 ай бұрын

    Okay, I think I know what I'm making for the holiday potluck this year. This looks way too good to not share.

  • @BriarLeaf00
    @BriarLeaf003 ай бұрын

    Maybe its just me, but whenever a recipe calls for beef and I can substitute lamb, im doing it 100% of the time. Lamb sets my taste buds alight.

  • @Sammy-vj6sc
    @Sammy-vj6sc7 ай бұрын

    Hello friend, I rarely ever try any dishes I learn online or even here on yt. To give you an example, I believe hummus is the sole recipe that I might have tried after following here on yt, and after discovering this recipe from you, and learning that you can include orange and lemon peel into a savory dish especially beef, really got me curious. After trying your dish following every step including the tahini sauce, I will tell you that I was just beyond blown away by the flavors I discovered. I generally prepare Pakistani food like their line of BBQs and briyani etc (my own recipes which I tweaked and developed in like 13-14 yrs or more of trial and error), this was one of the very few dishes that I might have ever tried after learning online and man I was completely blown away. Just can't thank you enough for sharing this and having me learn something magical. All the best!

  • @Sammy-vj6sc

    @Sammy-vj6sc

    7 ай бұрын

    I had a jar of pepperoncini and I included about 10 of those as well in 1kg meat marinade, and they also made a great taste enhancement. I didn't have Arabic 7 spice, but did have Chinese 5 spice which I opened and used for the very first time after being in my cabinet for over a year (only because it also contained allspice LOL), it still generated an excellent flavor. I am now looking to buy Arabic 7 spice blend and next time I prepare your dish, I am sure it would be even better.

  • @joeniedert7155
    @joeniedert71555 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @imankhaled2442
    @imankhaled24427 ай бұрын

    Recipe is accurate ( plus fresh mint at the end as well) tasted pretty good. Used ribeye as well 👍 thanks

  • @bogdan_angh
    @bogdan_angh8 ай бұрын

    Great recipe! Can't wait to try it! How would we use the slow cooker for this (cook on high or low, and how much time?) Thanks!

  • @sharmishthabanerjee6852
    @sharmishthabanerjee68528 ай бұрын

    awesome recipe chef , please show Arabic Areeka and Yemeni masoob recipe please

  • @defmeta
    @defmeta6 ай бұрын

    this was a fantastic recipe, the citrus and the macerated sumac onions just tip it into pure deliciousness!

  • @GreatDayEveryone
    @GreatDayEveryone8 ай бұрын

    I so want to travel to the Middle East to try the food. And see all the sights. And meet all the people!!!

  • @anotherplottwist
    @anotherplottwist7 ай бұрын

    Gonna have to give this a try soon. 🕺🏽

  • @miriammanolov9135
    @miriammanolov91357 ай бұрын

    Makes sense... when my mom makes shawerma at home, she cooked it with slices of lemon peels. Now I know why !! بالعافية ❤

  • @Braunsleeve
    @Braunsleeve8 ай бұрын

    Amazing looking dish and recipe! Do you typically use kosher salt or in your recipes, or iodized or sea salt? Thanks!

  • @edzmuda6870
    @edzmuda68708 ай бұрын

    Damn that looks good!

  • @mihail6446
    @mihail64468 ай бұрын

    Interestinly Obi we use orange zest and juice for meats and meat stews in southern Greek food ❤

  • @noureldinarmany4743
    @noureldinarmany47438 ай бұрын

    Abu heidar adds little mint as well , you might want to add that to your recipe, but it does look very nice 👍

  • @amronemhb2448
    @amronemhb24487 ай бұрын

    The best shawarma ever no bias, simple the best , unbeatable taste

  • @HamidiyeLegion
    @HamidiyeLegion8 ай бұрын

    Much love to Misr💖

  • @kimmckoy
    @kimmckoy7 ай бұрын

    Shawarma Saturday is now on my list!

  • @candicehoward7778
    @candicehoward77783 ай бұрын

    Made this in the crockpot on high for 4-5 hours and it was amazing!

  • @Richrr119
    @Richrr1196 ай бұрын

    This will go well with the turkish bread that you made!

  • @Hank-ip8rl
    @Hank-ip8rl8 ай бұрын

    I just got home and have no snacks and need this in my life.

  • @lisalisa1656
    @lisalisa16567 ай бұрын

    by the way//I am Egyptians wife//I do this with my steak/chicken/whole chicken/all meat basically//marinade for a few days add some tahini to it if it's shawarma while cooking//I usually use the juice of a lemon or vinegar instead of the zest//and its yumminess and usually a few garlic cloves//

  • @LARCN

    @LARCN

    6 ай бұрын

    his recipe is weird ; we don't make shawarma like that .. its poached meat now! but thanks for the efforts

  • @CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb
    @CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb8 ай бұрын

    Looks like a great recipe for Instant Pot

  • @brandonrobinson8169
    @brandonrobinson81698 ай бұрын

    Would you mind clarify this?: "Tahini sauce: 150g 100g 100g 40g 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/2 Tsp White Pepper 1/2 Tsp Cumin 1/2 Tsp Chilli Powder (Optional)"

  • @MiddleEats

    @MiddleEats

    8 ай бұрын

    Oops, my bad. Fixed it now

  • @brandonrobinson8169

    @brandonrobinson8169

    8 ай бұрын

    @@MiddleEats Thank you.

  • @jauld360
    @jauld3608 ай бұрын

    I would like to see your take on mujaddara (مجدرة). I am sure it would be great.

  • @LS-jq7yu
    @LS-jq7yu8 ай бұрын

    You are great 😍😍

  • @user-kh5fr8gq4d
    @user-kh5fr8gq4d8 ай бұрын

    when i read the title i knew it had to be abo haider. i never liked red meat but made an exception when it came to their shawerma

  • @abdulrahmankamal6175
    @abdulrahmankamal61757 ай бұрын

    abo haydar beef sandwiches are amazing

  • @thebrownlizard3988
    @thebrownlizard39883 ай бұрын

    Nothing beats this shwaermaaaaaaaaaaaa i have eaten many styles this is the best and they call it doner and it`s never as yummy as this on in Egypt with onion, tomatoes and parsley its just amazing,, the other doners are dry and no tomatoes and does not have this juicy amazing taste,, to be honest to me this is the one i was raised on eating and the best !

  • @AlexDraganOmu
    @AlexDraganOmu6 ай бұрын

    I just made this and it's pretty great. I used lean beef and duck fat, messed with the proportions a bit and cooked for almost 2 and a half hours. Still very good indeed.

  • @mukomio7446
    @mukomio74467 ай бұрын

    I cooked this recipe exactly as it is shown in the video and was so excited to try it. I love a good Shawarma and this sounded like a very original take and looked delicious. I have to say that I didn't like the taste at all. It tasted like meat cooked in onion pulp and didn't elevate into an interesting flavor profile. The smell after it is cooked is kind of funky as well so not a dish that I would make if I had guests. Definitely try first before you make it for guests or a party. I will not cook this again but the tahini sauce was great.

  • @AAA97391
    @AAA973917 ай бұрын

    Bro! I use to go there all the time with my mom, soooooo bomb! My fav shawarma 100%

  • @A_T216
    @A_T2164 ай бұрын

    These sandwiches would be a gorgeous party platter, makes me desperately want to throw a party outside once the weather where I am gets warm 😭

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