Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Shwarma Sandwiches (Jordan)

World-Bites (52) / Jordan

There is a marvelous range of snacks that are presented in the cuisine of Jordan. These snacks are quite exceptional in nature, they are quick and easy to make and are truly very wholesome. Most of the snacks are filled with meat and vegetables in the traditional manner. The greatest aspect of these delicious snacks is that they do not take up a lot of time in preparation and all you need are the right ingredients and a proper known method of preparing these highly mouth watering and healthy snacks.
From Jordan come these delicious rolled and grilled sandwiches made from Lamb, Chicken, and Middle Eastern Spices.

Ingredients

* 1/2 pound Lamb meat, cut into strips

* 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon ground Cayenne
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 Onion, minced
* 1 bay leaf
* 1/2 cup lemon juice
* 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
* 6 large sections pita bread
* 2 tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. Place the meat in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, combine the spices, salt, garlic, Onion, bay leaf, lemon juice, and vinegar, stir well, and pour it over the meat.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4. Drain the meat from the marinade and pat dry.
5. Grill the meat over a hot charcoal or gas fire until done, about 10 minutes, turning often.
6. Divide the meat into the pita bread sections, add tomatoes and serve.