Category
Rice Bowl
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
One of the best shawarma meals you'll ever make. Under $20 & 20 Minutes
Ingredients
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1 package of Zoglo's Incredible Shawarma Style Strips, from frozen
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4 tablespoons of olive oil, deviled
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
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1 cup of Jasmine rice
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2 cups of vegetable stock or water
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3/4 cup of greek yogurt
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1/4 cup of mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon of lemon juice
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1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 tablespoon of grated garlic
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1 tablespoon of finely chopped dill
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Salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Tomato
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Cucumber
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Lettuce
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Hot sauce (optional)
For the Garlic Sauce
For accompaniment
Directions
For the Rice
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat and cook onions with salt, pepper and turmeric for 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened
Rinse the rice under cold running water, in a strainer, until the water runs clear. Drain and add to the pot
Stir the rice into onions and add vegetable stock or water
Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let rice simmer until all the water is absorbed - about 10-15 minutes or to package directions
Remove pot from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork to serve.
For the Garlic Sauce
Combine yogurt. mayonnaise, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, grated garlic, finely chopped dill, a pinch of salt and pepper into a medium bowl and mix well. Set aside
For the Shawarma
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium high heat and cook the Zoglo's Shawarma for 4-5 minutes, tossing occasionally.
To Serve
Place rice onto a serving dish and top with Shawarma. Serve vegetables alongside for accompaniment and top with garlic sauce
Tips from Chef Pino
Notes: Substitute the greek yogurt and mayonnaise with non-dairy products to make this dish Vegan Friendly.