No. 74 - Shawarma

I read an article in the WSJ this morning about a couple who opened the first Arabic food stand at Camp Pendleton, CA, the largest Marine base on the west coast. The food has been a hit with the Marines returning from Iraq and the Persian Gulf who were craving the food they were exposed to while stationed abroad.

The most mentioned food in the article was shawarma.

I learned that shawarma is a sandwich-like wrap made with shaved lamb, goat, chicken, beef, turkey or a combination of meats. The meat is placed on a spit and may be grilled for a whole day. It is often served on pita bread and is similar to a gyro. It is considered a fast-food staple across the Middle East and North Africa.