The RARE Shawarma From Cairo I'm OBSESSED With

[@MiddleEats]

While watching this video or enjoying this Beef Shawarma, please take a moment to reflect on the people of Gaza. 2.2 million Civilians in Gaza are under siege with no food, water, electricity, or medicine. I urge you to join me in supporting these charities providing aid to the civilians and children of Gaza: Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without borders): www.msf.org/donate Palestine Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net/

[@jo.comics]

Thank you for being a kind heart in these dark times ❤ What is happening is horrific

[@osamsal]

You're awesome ❤ God bless you for your awareness

[@picsi-software]

@@danhobart4009 there still are but the IDF is trying really hard to convert them all to Hamas

[@khaledalanani2253]

@@danhobart4009 you’re a monster

[@TheFriendlyNeighbour]

@@huv123 you should ask the idf that, not a random youtuber LOL

[@SamwiseOutdoors]

I just wanted to say that the vast varieties of Middle Eastern/ Southern Mediterranean/ North African cuisines are my absolute favorite styles of cooking, and I'm just overjoyed that you two are here sharing everyday approaches to those foods. Thank you, friends.

[@MiddleEats]

Thank you

[@annchovy6]

Well, except he likes pretending Israel doesn’t exist, as he has done as long as his channel has existed.

[@SamwiseOutdoors]

@@annchovy6 So what you're saying is that Obi is based. Awesome.

[@obtuseangler768]

​@@annchovy6well im all for people taking a strong stand on important issues but foremost this isn't a political channel, it's about food. On a tertiary note, I'm first nations from Canada and I think Israel are racist, violent, oppressing terrorists. What happened in Oct was akin to 💩Srael kicking a dog for several generations then complaining like a spoiled child when they got bitten. I thought Bibi was going to keep everyone safe, not give the human animals a 1/4 day free for all?

[@stever456]

South Eastern Asian food is out of this world too, I’ve always said food should bring the world together. How can you be against other countries when everyone makes such amazing food? These need to be your friends, the world needs to have a word with itself! The world has so much to offer all these counties so different to our own.

[@AW-wq3pr]

ابوحيدر لسه حلو ويجنن زي ماهو كنت في مصر من اسبوع واكلت منه …. يجنن مع عصير المانجا

[@lalababayaga]

This channel has increased my fondness for the power of onions and my love of middle eastern food. Thank you for sharing your recipes and techniques.

[@AW-wq3pr]

كمان مع البهارات بنحط جوزة الطيب وليه ضاني و نحطها في الفرن احسن من النار والنعناع الاخضر و البقدونس في الاخر وطبعا عيش كايزر من عند لطيف وسيلي

[@ndautomotive]

Love this channel. Greetings from one balkan boy from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

[@RorysRamblings]

Middle Eastern food is my favourite cuisine in the entire world. I'm so glad that your channel exists and you make the food so accessible and easy to make! Plus you simplify things and overall a great host. Love your work mate

[@chickendad97]

Thank you so much for providing the world with a delicious recipe like this. Since it is such a regional specialty rarely seen outside of Cairo, Egypt, my family and I are thankful when channels like yours show us amazing new recipes that we would’ve otherwise never seen. Keep up the great work Obi. We love your content.

[@BrokenMetalHeart]

I'm an Egyptian and Abu Hidar is an addiction for me lol at least twice a week :D

[@scruffopone3989]

Gosh that looked gorgeous and delicious, and the fact that you put it in a Brioche bun, goodness my mouth is just a waterfall right now.

[@moriarty7589]

Did this tonight and it was amazing! Thanks for the recipe ❤️

[@m.r.jarrell3725]

I do miss Egyptian Shawarma. Had a couple of great spots in Maadi that I loved!

[@salehel-malatawy4733]

Kaizo and Hamza, correct?

[@joeniedert7155]

Thanks!

[@arif0487]

You're amazing Obi! Thank you for all the content you've brought out! It has my entire family cooking your recipes! ♥

[@Sammy-vj6sc]

Hello friend, I rarely ever try any dishes I learn online or even here on yt. To give you an example, I believe hummus is the sole recipe that I might have tried after following here on yt, and after discovering this recipe from you, and learning that you can include orange and lemon peel into a savory dish especially beef, really got me curious. After trying your dish following every step including the tahini sauce, I will tell you that I was just beyond blown away by the flavors I discovered. I generally prepare Pakistani food like their line of BBQs and briyani etc (my own recipes which I tweaked and developed in like 13-14 yrs or more of trial and error), this was one of the very few dishes that I might have ever tried after learning online and man I was completely blown away. Just can't thank you enough for sharing this and having me learn something magical. All the best!

[@Sammy-vj6sc]

I had a jar of pepperoncini and I included about 10 of those as well in 1kg meat marinade, and they also made a great taste enhancement. I didn't have Arabic 7 spice, but did have Chinese 5 spice which I opened and used for the very first time after being in my cabinet for over a year (only because it also contained allspice LOL), it still generated an excellent flavor. I am now looking to buy Arabic 7 spice blend and next time I prepare your dish, I am sure it would be even better.

[@Peaknik]

I just cooked it for my family...OMG! This will be one of our all-time favorites! Thank you so much for the recipe!

[@karemelkady]

Thank you so much for this recipe. Although I'm Egyptian, I don't live in Cairo. the only place that did this style of shawarma in my area closed a long time ago and and it's all Syrian style shawarma restaurants now. It's been years since I ate this and I can't wait to eat it again without the 3 hours drive.😅❤❤

[@jordanfriedman2739]

This looks so unique and amazing! Thank you for sharing this gem.

[@Spartos83]

Glad I discovered your channel and that there’s no obnoxious sexual innuendo in any of your videos! Wish more videos like this! My new fav cooking channel, cheers!

[@pyrodoll7137]

this shawarma looks so flippin good! I finally got hubby hooked on delicious middle eastern foods, I guarantee he's gonna lose his marbles when I make this.

[@marisoldelpilars]

just made the dish and it is amazingly delicious :)) Thank you so much!!!

[@abdulshafy]

أول مرة أعرف موضوع قشر الليمون و البرتقان ده! حجربها. شكرا على الطريقة💗

[@sos-pl8pf]

I love this channel. ❤

[@alexanderfo3886]

Looks like something I will need to try out. Thank you for this video.

[@Bonez1000]

this looks awesome i can't wait to try it. everything i have teied from your recipes has been some of the best food ive ever eaten. great channel great chef thank you . and my heart breaks for the people of gaza. i wish the world would get together and have a bbq rather then war.

[@minehearp3041]

Delicious! In Turkey last month visiting family; had a “Tantuni”, not sure but perhaps meat is prepared in a similar manner… may be kinda the same I am from west and tantuni is not authentic there but became a super popular fast food option-… as to this recipe I am going to try this! Can’t wait to find out

[@NidzShah-ps6kr]

This is the best sandwich I've seen in a while!! I wanted to grab it through the screen. When I saw the initial street food version I thought it would be a hassle to make, but thanks for simplifying it for home cooks. This has convinced me to try Egyptian food for the first time :)

[@Rosette527]

I made this shawarma and yellow rice for dinner. So happy with how it turned out! Thank you for the recipe and I'm looking forward to trying other dishes with sumac.

[@loganl3746]

This looks perfect for a party I'm hosting soon! I've got a chuck roast just right for it. My favorite Latin American meat dish also uses a citrus marinade, so I'm sure yours will be delicious :) P.S.: the plating in your last video was amazing! It's really improved since the start of the channel :)

[@nuranreda7582]

It's gorgeous ❤❤

[@pascool182]

is it cochinita pibil?

[@loganl3746]

@@pascool182 it's carnitas, but I don't eat pork anymore

[@pifflepockle]

It all looks the same on the way out 😂

[@Reptiliomorph]

I flippin LOVE shawarma of all kinds. I'd say it's my favourite meal. I can't wait to taste this.

[@patrickleehebertii6587]

I'm starving now! Your recipes are amazing! as someone interested in foreign flavors I can't wait to try the sumac spice!

[@naznomad635]

That looks amazing... I'm already addicted to your Chicken Shawarma recipe and cook it every week. Now I have to try this one.

[@cosmoscooking7852]

I love lebanese shawarma and this looks so interesting, I will definitely be making this very soon ❤ Thank you!

[@jackwinters8028]

Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Made me drool

[@hollish196]

Wonderful recipes! I really love the sauce. Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe.

[@FerranChev]

Thanks for the recipe! It looks amazing! Greetings from Argentina!

[@Shdwgeist1031]

I needed to watch this today. I have yet to try Shawarma, but I need to Your presentation was awesome and easy to follow Food is a healing thing that people can share

[@miriammanolov9135]

Makes sense... when my mom makes shawerma at home, she cooked it with slices of lemon peels. Now I know why !! بالعافية ❤

[@Atcraftcity]

You might be surprised to find that toasting your buns add so much yumminess to your sandwich. Good recipe!

[@isabellavandoorne1003]

Shukraaan!! I'm about to head to Cairo for a short trip again, so will definitely check out the place you mentioned!

[@samehmekawy1049]

@@isabellavandoorne1003 do you try it Hope you find it good ❤️

[@pafuchan]

Thank you for all these amazing recipes! I love to try new flavors, I can't wait to try this one! 😋😋

[@GreatDayEveryone]

I so want to travel to the Middle East to try the food. And see all the sights. And meet all the people!!!

[@alexielouisl.8462]

i really wanna try this at home, i'm keeping this saved just in case i get the opportunity to do it! and i really wanna thank you for your content, your passion and excitement really shows and it makes me just as thrilled!

[@utubebeena]

Same here. Saved this 6 months ago, attempting to make it today! As I'm typing, the meat is sitting in its marinade and it already looks so good and tempting in that citrus marinade ❤

[@rudymcintyre385]

love this channel!

[@brandonrobinson8169]

Would you mind clarify this?: "Tahini sauce: 150g 100g 100g 40g 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/2 Tsp White Pepper 1/2 Tsp Cumin 1/2 Tsp Chilli Powder (Optional)"

[@MiddleEats]

Oops, my bad. Fixed it now

[@brandonrobinson8169]

@@MiddleEats Thank you.

[@bierbrauer11]

First video I’ve seen from this channel, looking forward to trying this and subbed in the meantime!

[@just_one_opinion]

Good man Obi! Please God Bless Palestine!

[@The_Devil_Nside]

Looks good, like an Egyptian Sloppy Joe

[@aymnelzarelzar9016]

We will wash you tomorrow and maybe they will change you

[@goldenghostinc]

Argh. I just came home from dinner and drinks with friends and watched this video. I shouldn't have this craving right now for this!!

[@BriarLeaf00]

Maybe its just me, but whenever a recipe calls for beef and I can substitute lamb, im doing it 100% of the time. Lamb sets my taste buds alight.

[@etherdog]

Droolworthy, and you instructions were so easy to follow!

[@candleby]

Made it tonight. Taste Sensation!

[@alaaal-shakarchi8902]

Definitely gonna do this. Looks amazingly tasty. Luv Egyptian shawarma

[@RuffleCoptah]

wow I can see your love for food, it looks amazing my friend very good will try this

[@McFlingleson]

That sounds so good. I'll make this soon.

[@sinistersaracen]

YES!! This is what I grew up eating in Cairo. It’s my favorite food ever.

[@niceday2370]

العك اللى فى الفيديو مالوش علاقة بالشاورما اصلا يا راجل حرام عليك

[@samehmekawy1049]

لا هيبقى طعمها قريب منها فعلا ​@@niceday2370

[@sharmishthabanerjee6852]

awesome recipe chef , please show Arabic Areeka and Yemeni masoob recipe please

[@walaa8003]

Easy and unique way of Shawarma. One of my favourite sandwiches.

[@Gojimaru]

Your recipes are the bomb.

[@BigChef925]

looks amazing

[@defmeta]

this was a fantastic recipe, the citrus and the macerated sumac onions just tip it into pure deliciousness!

[@spinni81]

I'm making this tonight. I already baked some soft brioche buns and the meat is marinating right now. But instead of the tomato salad I will combine with the pickled red cabbage from the chicken sandwich. This stuff is so addictive.

[@BanquosToast]

I've had the beef marinating since this morning, can't wait for shawarma Saturday 😍

[@noureldinarmany4743]

Abu heidar adds little mint as well , you might want to add that to your recipe, but it does look very nice 👍

[@HashtagAbdul]

I drooled while watching this. Can't wait to try making it.

[@SamThredder]

i'm gonna make these asap. they look delicious

[@lisalisa1656]

by the way//I am Egyptians wife//I do this with my steak/chicken/whole chicken/all meat basically//marinade for a few days add some tahini to it if it's shawarma while cooking//I usually use the juice of a lemon or vinegar instead of the zest//and its yumminess and usually a few garlic cloves//

[@LARCN]

his recipe is weird ; we don't make shawarma like that .. its poached meat now! but thanks for the efforts

[@bogdan_angh]

Great recipe! Can't wait to try it! How would we use the slow cooker for this (cook on high or low, and how much time?) Thanks!

[@ashleys637]

Damn do these look great, and I have everything to make them except the orange (I have a chuck roast in the freezer and I just made a fresh batch of baharat for hashweh for the upcoming American Thanksgiving). Definitely on the roster for a dinner this week. Thanks again!

[@somethingnotstupid]

My mouth is watering just watching this wow

[@WayneChamberlain23]

dude, that looks amazing. gonna be giving this a shot

[@zahrakaramali1086]

Thank you do much❤❤❤❤

[@deifoolicious]

Thank you, you are a legend

[@amronemhb]

The best shawarma ever no bias, simple the best , unbeatable taste

[@mihail6446]

Interestinly Obi we use orange zest and juice for meats and meat stews in southern Greek food ❤

[@Marcos.Poules]

This Is Awesome 👌 🤤 The Buns Carry The Filling Along 😍

[@Sleexb]

this looks fire... will def try, doesnt look too hard

[@mukomio7446]

I cooked this recipe exactly as it is shown in the video and was so excited to try it. I love a good Shawarma and this sounded like a very original take and looked delicious. I have to say that I didn't like the taste at all. It tasted like meat cooked in onion pulp and didn't elevate into an interesting flavor profile. The smell after it is cooked is kind of funky as well so not a dish that I would make if I had guests. Definitely try first before you make it for guests or a party. I will not cook this again but the tahini sauce was great.

[@jameshobbs]

dude, I love your food

[@Kate-sp1vx6vz9z]

Could the meat mixture be cooked in a crock pot? Could the "animal fat" be butter? Thanks so much for this delicious looking recipe.

[@imankhaled2442]

I added ghee instead and cooked it in my le creuset. It turned out super nice

[@Hank-ip8rl]

I just got home and have no snacks and need this in my life.

[@HamidiyeLegion]

Much love to Misr💖

[@Ana-ls8rh]

Looks delicious! I will make it tomorrow! :D

[@kimmckoy]

Shawarma Saturday is now on my list!

[@candicehoward7778]

Made this in the crockpot on high for 4-5 hours and it was amazing!

[@Braunsleeve]

Amazing looking dish and recipe! Do you typically use kosher salt or in your recipes, or iodized or sea salt? Thanks!

[@disc0ver155]

I always wondered why no one makes shawarma this way. It's definitely more juicy with tomatoes and onions mixed in.

[@anotherplottwist]

Gonna have to give this a try soon. 🕺🏽

[@imankhaled2442]

Recipe is accurate ( plus fresh mint at the end as well) tasted pretty good. Used ribeye as well 👍 thanks

[@righteothenable]

Okay, I think I know what I'm making for the holiday potluck this year. This looks way too good to not share.

[@AlexDraganOmu]

I just made this and it's pretty great. I used lean beef and duck fat, messed with the proportions a bit and cooked for almost 2 and a half hours. Still very good indeed.

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

Looks great!

[@MillhouseSpeaks]

Why did you leave Egypt

[@thebrownlizard3988]

Nothing beats this shwaermaaaaaaaaaaaa i have eaten many styles this is the best and they call it doner and it`s never as yummy as this on in Egypt with onion, tomatoes and parsley its just amazing,, the other doners are dry and no tomatoes and does not have this juicy amazing taste,, to be honest to me this is the one i was raised on eating and the best !

[@MisbahUlHaque-bh4cr]

Mac Donald wrap of keema with cream cheese and chicken breast and mozzarella

[@Anonymoose-2750]

For those reading, it basically tastes like a middling sloppy joe, def not traditional shawarma flavor. It's not bad and the meat turns out super tender and the tahini on top is nice but I wouldn't make again; also it's surprisingly bland. As some other people pointed out, it's way too liquidy at the end and you end up boiling the meat. Highly suggest as others did straining your onion mixture post-marinate pre-cook to get red of the excess moisture, at the end of a four hour slow cook I had soup, not stew, and it took an hour on medium-high, not ten minutes, and transferring to a large wide skillet to evaporate out the excess moisture.

[@mazharmiah]

1:03 Is the steak from Costco (Kirkland brand) halal?!

[@MiddleEats]

No, this isn't from there. I just took photos. However I have seen something recently on tiktok about Australian beef steaks at Costco that are halal.

[@mazharmiah]

@@MiddleEats ah, I see. I regularly shop at Costco and would’ve been ideal if they did halal meat! Hence the questions. Thanks for the response. All the best.

[@A_T216]

These sandwiches would be a gorgeous party platter, makes me desperately want to throw a party outside once the weather where I am gets warm 😭

[@jauld360]

I would like to see your take on mujaddara (مجدرة). I am sure it would be great.

[@4LyCaN]

Appreciate sharing this recipe! I have one question for the cooking method though. Considering shawarma is cooked with fire, wouldn’t it be a better choice to cook your recipe by stir frying in a hot cast iron pan? When you use a pot like you use, doesn’t it boil it first until the meat loses all it’s juice?