World Shawarma Day
January 15 · Level 5 · #1228 of 2238
World Shawarma Day is an informal excuse to celebrate a favourite street food. Recipes vary from place to place, with different breads, meats, vegetables and sauces giving everyone plenty to discuss over lunch.
How it is celebrated: enthusiasts visit favourite vendors, try unfamiliar fillings and share their discoveries. Others prepare home versions, putting the ingredients on the table so everyone can assemble a serving to suit their taste.
Shawarma’s name comes from a Turkish word associated with turning. It describes the cooking method: meat rotates beside a heat source, and the cooked outer surface is shaved off in thin slices.