Shawarma

Name: Shawarma - Aureliana P.
Ingredients: 8 flatbreads; 3; 4 potatoes; 1 chicken breast; 5; 6 tablespoons sour cream; 3 green garlic stalks; 2 red onions; 4 pickled cucumbers; 2 tomatoes; sweet or spicy ketchup; mustard; salt; pepper; oil

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Homemade shawarma with chicken, fries, vegetables, and garlic sour cream sauce is a simple recipe that doesn't require complicated ingredients. The fries and chicken breast are prepared separately, and then the wraps are filled in the desired order. The sour cream and garlic sauce balances the ketchup, pickles, and seasoned meat. The quantities below yield approximately 8 wraps. Quick Info Total time: not specified in the original recipe Preparation time: not specified Cooking time: not specified Servings: approximately 8 shawarmas Difficulty: easy Recipe type: homemade chicken shawarma Ingredients 8 wraps 3-4 potatoes 1 chicken breast 5-6 tablespoons of sour cream 3 green garlic stalks 2 red onions 4 pickles 2 tomatoes Sweet or spicy ketchup Mustard Salt Pepper Oil Optionally, diced cucumber can be added to the sour cream sauce. Preparation Method 1. Prepare the potatoes Peel the potatoes, wash them, and cut them into suitable pieces for frying. After cutting, wash them again, then fry them in oil until cooked. The amount of oil is not specified in the recipe, so use as much as needed for frying. Once the potatoes are ready, remove them and set them aside for a moment. 2. Cook the chicken breast Cut the chicken breast into small cubes. Season with salt and pepper, then grease the pan with oil and fry the chicken pieces until cooked. Smaller pieces cook more easily and distribute well in the wraps. 3. Prepare the sour cream sauce Place the sour cream in a bowl. Chop the green garlic and mix it with the sour cream and a little salt. If you want to use cucumber, chop it and add it to the sauce. The cucumber is optional and not mandatory. 4. Chop the vegetables Slice the red onion, tomatoes, and pickles into rounds. The vegetables can be prepared while the potatoes or chicken are cooking to make assembly quicker. 5. Assemble the shawarma Take a wrap and spread mustard on it. Place the fries, followed by the onion rounds, and add sweet or spicy ketchup. Top with the chicken cubes, tomatoes, and pickles. Finally, add the garlic sour cream. The order of ingredients follows the original recipe, but the wrap can be rolled after adding all the ingredients. Be careful not to overfill it, as it will be harder to close and eat. Why I make this recipe often This is a practical recipe when you want something filling but don't need a long list of ingredients. The potatoes, chicken, vegetables, and sauce are prepared separately, and everyone can assemble their wrap according to their preferences. Additionally, the ketchup can be sweet or spicy, and the sauce can remain simple or include cucumber. The quantities allow for multiple wraps, making this recipe suitable for a family meal or for several people. If not all wraps are used immediately, it's better to keep the components separate and assemble them when ready to eat. Tips and Variations Tips Cut the chicken breast into evenly sized cubes. This way, the pieces cook more uniformly and are easier to distribute among the 8 wraps. The potatoes and chicken are prepared separately. Do not mix them before filling the wrap, as each component has a different texture and layers distribute better. The sour cream sauce is added at the end. This way, it doesn't make the wrap soggy before assembly, and the fries do not come into contact with the sauce immediately. Salt should be used cautiously in the sauce, as the pickles may already be quite salty. The chicken and potatoes are seasoned separately, as per the recipe. Substitutions Sweet ketchup can be replaced with spicy ketchup. You don't need to use both; the choice depends on your desired taste. If you don't want cucumber in the sauce, you can omit it. The basic recipe uses sour cream, green garlic, and salt. Green garlic is the recommended ingredient for the sauce. No alternative is specified in the original recipe, so to maintain the original flavor, it is recommended to use it as is. Variations The simplest variation is adding cucumber to the garlic sour cream. This changes the texture of the sauce and adds freshness without altering the rest of the dish. You can use sweet or spicy ketchup, depending on how intense you want the flavor to be. The other ingredients remain the same: fries, chicken breast, red onion, tomatoes, and pickles. Serving Ideas Shawarma is best served immediately after assembly while the fries and chicken are still freshly cooked. It can be eaten whole or cut in half if the wrap is larger or more filled. For a meal with multiple people, the ingredients can be placed separately on the table, and everyone can prepare their own wrap. This way, the ketchup can be sweet or spicy, and the sauce can be used in the desired amount. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can I use pre-fried potatoes? The recipe specifies using peeled, cut, washed, and fried potatoes. If you use pre-cooked potatoes, keep the rest of the steps unchanged, but the taste and texture may differ. 2. What type of sour cream is used? The source only mentions sour cream without a specific fat percentage or brand. Use whatever sour cream you have on hand, in the indicated amount: 5-6 tablespoons. 3. Is cucumber in the sauce mandatory? No. Cucumber is an option. The base sauce is made from sour cream, green garlic, and salt. 4. Can I use only sweet ketchup? Yes. The recipe allows for sweet or spicy ketchup, so you can use your preferred version. 5. How are the ingredients divided for 8 wraps? The potatoes, chicken, and vegetables are divided approximately among the 8 wraps. No exact amount for each wrap is indicated, as this depends on how loaded you want each shawarma to be. Nutritional Values The values are estimates, as the amount of oil used, the weight of the chicken breast, the size of the wraps, and the amount of ketchup and mustard are not specified. For a shawarma from this recipe, the estimate is approximately: Calories: 550-750 kcal Protein: 25-35 g Carbohydrates: 65-90 g Fats: 18-30 g The difference can be quite significant, especially depending on how much oil the fries absorb and the size of the wraps. A larger amount of sauce, ketchup, or oil will increase the energy value. Storage and Reheating Shawarma is best consumed immediately after assembly. The fries lose their texture if left in the wrap for too long, and the sour cream sauce gradually makes the wrap soggy. If you want to save leftovers, keep the fries, chicken, vegetables, and sauce separate, then assemble a new wrap when you're ready to eat. The chicken and fries can be reheated separately, then added to the wrap along with the vegetables and sauce. Already filled wraps do not keep as well, especially due to the fries and sour cream.

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