Easy Beef Shawarma

[afropatrick]

how many videos do you have!? do they all have the same song?

[kooktocook]

@afropatrick 500. Yep!

[shanggostar]

where did you get that knife?

[NewSprayer]

i miss the shawarma shops in ottawa so much...wish i knew how to make the garlic sauce some of them make

[kooktocook]

@NewSprayer Try this,

garlic cloves 4 large

lemon juice 2/3 cup

salt 1 tsp.

21/2 to 3 cups olive oil

Blend first three very well. Add slowly (while blending) the oil until smooth. Not too thick, not too thin.

I go a bit more on the garlic myself. But not too much or you may need more lemon juice.

cheers from Ottawa! KtC

[NewSprayer]

@kooktocook thanks! im definitely going to try this. I like mine with lots of garlic and pickled turnip, soooo good!

[kooktocook]

@NewSprayer mmmm pickled turnip! KtC

[MrStefanVidovic]

@NewSprayer you like in ottawa???? i live there tooo!! aweesome

[NewSprayer]

@MrStefanVidovic i went to university there, no longer live there now. good times though!

[mrtherad]

@NewSprayer i live right next to one but of course where is life its full of these shops so

[efil4aggin64]

@NewSprayer my moms makes carlic sauce with these ingredients i dont know how much of everything but i know its the best tasting.#

ofcoure chopped garlic

Mayonaise

chopped parsley

Cre'me Fraiche

thats it i think its the best

i never heard of the version this guys saying

[bravone1]

the shaving meat was so cool. Thank you

[finecool1]

nice video, when I came back from Lebanon, one thing I totally missed was shawarma and thanks to this video, my wish has come true.

[TripleMRocks]

Such a great idea with shaving the meat from the skewer....Man, I never thought of it! thank you!

[kooktocook]

@TripleMRocks Anytime. I find it holds it all together and yep, nice shaved slices. cheers! KtC

[LilaMya22]

He makes it seem like making lunch is easy. I love his videos. Wonder how he makes grilled cheese.

[notjustanotherbasso]

why the cold coffee? everything else look delicious... but the coffee, not so much. is there an alternative?

[kooktocook]

@notjustanotherbasso I have used a bit of yogurt with lemon juice. A 1/4 of red wine will work too. The coffee adds a snall amount of bitterness. Work really well. Cold because hot would cook the meat. Coffee is used in many recipes. cheers, KtC

[HourGlassbyLove]

This looks amazing!! I work in a Middle Eastern restaurant, and the only thing we do different is we cook the shawrma after it is sliced from the roast. You grill it in a pan after it's sliced. But this is a sure fire way to do it at home. And I bought shwarma spices premixed at the local grocery. This is way simpler, amazing!!!:)

[kooktocook]

@HourGlassbyLove Hello! I learned this one from a friend who had a small take-out place. He passed on this recipe to me if I ever required a quick fix in a pinch. It seems to works quite well, I have enjoyed it a few times now. Thank you for your thoughts and insight. cheers, KtC

[PointlessVidsInc]

gyro?

[yanirawr]

Om nom nom nom :)

[libertineoverdose187]

kooktocook is a genius

[wetsitfamily]

yeah u put coffee in with a roast tooo...tastes good

[1231violin]

the best Shawarmas I've ever tasted in the world are from a distant place in Granada, Spain....in the Moorish section...it's called Sacromonte, Granada....the best Shawarmas ever!!!

[TheBaclayon]

btw, do you know how to make tahini sauce?

[TheBaclayon]

can i bbq the meat? because i dont have an oven ='(

[kooktocook]

@TheBaclayon Sure. Just lay them on the grill. cheers, KtC mmmmBBQ

[cloudchaser07]

coffee? and to tenderize the meat, never heard of that.

[theGHETTOMAN1]

Thats a wicked lunch or dinner! Especially done on the bbq.. mmmm I could eat them pretty much everyday and not get sick of them.. and wicked for ya too! (depending on the veg's ya add) ; )

[thesweetraspberry]

its too good....

[agammuhajir]

Damn!!!!! doing all that...... and just takes 5 bites and finish.....

[kooktocook]

@agammuhajir yep!

[TheImpressionable]

@agammuhajir try watching the hit tv show - iron chef - they literally have 30 chefs working on this one delicious sandwhich which some guy polishes off in one bite.

[yanirawr]

@agammuhajir cook biggest batch

[jamerjordan]

wow

[SamusX10]

What does the coffee do?

[kooktocook]

Adds a bit of flavour, helps tenderize the meat. You do not really taste it much actually. cheers, KtC

[UngratefulSwine]

That looks really tasty.

I will try this in the near future.

Quite original :D

[kooktocook]

Thank you, another way to enjoy beef! A tasty food in a pinch. cheers! KtC

[spunkybum2008]

I was subscriber number 3000...I feel honoured lol!

[kooktocook]

Hi! Thanks for the subscription. Welcome to the channel! cheers! KtC

[cingle2004jp]

Chopez le, avant le temps, dinner, car on va prendre charwama

[kooktocook]

:) cheers! KtC

[tubestick00]

cofee? noway

[usaearthling]

I have never heard of this in my life, but man it looks like it tastes great. Thanks for sharing.

[kooktocook]

There are various ways to prepare. Usually shaped in a cone and cooked over fire or spit. This method works great at home. Give a try. Many restaurants serve them up too. cheers! KtC

[skabudaw1]

cold coffee , whaaaaaat?

[kooktocook]

well you do not want to add hot. cheers! KtC

[skabudaw1]

i'll try it...

[kooktocook]

it adds a bit of bitter to the meat. Works well I think with the recipe instead of water or a wine. Just a bit to soak the meat. cheers! KtC

[sweetreview]

I also like to marinate my beef with coconut milk it makes the meat really tender and also brings out the taste.

[yoops]

so it's a taco?

[pakola131]

Hi, I love your recipes! One question- is the coffee necessary??

thanks and keep up the good work

[kooktocook]

Some folks use a bit of red wine. You need some sort of liquid. Although not common I was showed using coffee a long time ago by someone in the know. It works wonders with this recipe. You do not use very much and the stronger the better. Try a bit of wine if coffee isn'y your thing. cheers! KtC

[kevinjoe3578]

shawarma is my favorite food!

[pruincesz]

mee too..:]]

[zianna1996]

my mom does this al the time except sometimes she uses chicken

[funchic89]

fantastic site

[kooktocook]

thank you, I appreciate the comment. Have a great day. KtC

[sinterdesint]

WAUW

[RussianBear28]

if i can learn how to make this. i will love myself forever thanks! subd, 5starred

[kooktocook]

Yes, it is fairly straight forward. A bit of each seasoning is good for a pound of meat, just a bit of coffee or as mentioned in other comments a wine or vinegar. (I use the coffee, I have seen this many times and it works quite well). Good Luck! KtC

[joyjoyooO]

wow that looks well easy！ thtanks!

[anabarbey]

that looks real good i need to try that

[carissa711]

tnx ive been craving this for a week now

[malaguista]

SHOWI NO TE CAMBIES EL NOMBREEEEEEEE

[kooktocook]

400g. beef, 15ml. oil/lemon/onion/garlic, 5ml. dry spices. 250ml. liquid (I use a dark cold coffee brew). Perhaps, try wine vinegar or yogurt (many options on liquid). cheers, KtC

[malaguista]

GRACIAS KOOKTOCOOK

buen reallity

[kooktocook]

gozar, gracias! KtC

[doggydodo2]

but still it takes like 30 dollar to buy da ingadence, jus go out and buy it 4 like 4 dollars but still nice!!

[Detoyato]

4 dollars? here in the phil you could buy one for less than one dollar and with cheese you can get it for jus over a dollar. BTW 30 dollars could make you more than a bundle of those tasty juicy shawarmas. Hummus also is a great alternative to tahini (actually it was the other way around).

[Guevara1961]

u mean coffee replaces vinager or red wine

thx

[kooktocook]

yes, skip the vinegar and use some strong brew or a bit of wine.

[Guevara1961]

usualy I use viniger

[kooktocook]

vinager is fine, I find the coffee mixes the flavours well. red wine is another option. thanks for the comment. cheers.

[taypit]

MEN, THIS IS GREAT! cant wait to try. though theres one thing that confuses me. why does some recipes emphasize the sauce, but the meats recipe is so simple. while here u need a heck a lot of spices.which would make the shawarma good, the meat or the sauce?

[kooktocook]

The meat and how it is prepared is the main thing. The 'tahini' sauce is very important however, I have tried various sauces when I have no Tahini (a creamy cucumber or garlic dressing can be tasty). Yes, there are a few spices and herbs but that's what makes it work. good luck! ktc

[ds2500s]

wow i wish could make this lol !!! then i dont have to go to the shawarma place hehe !

[kooktocook]

You can't go out all the time, although I suspect your Shawarma Place is mighty good! have a great day!

[MoleSnyper]

YUM