Beef Shawarma Rice With Creamy Garlic Sauce
The ’90s brought many inventions and trends that have now become old-school favorites. One example is shawarma, a Middle Eastern street food featuring layers of flavor-packed meat in a pillowy pita. This grab-and-go wrap has everything you need: carbs, proteins, veggies, and sauces. But if you want to take that further with something heartier, you can always go for a plate of shawarma rice!
Are you wondering how to make shawarma rice without a rotisserie oven? The simple solution is to cook the beef as you would make tapa. This recipe suits the Filipino palate while keeping a unique Mediterranean flair. Ready to learn how to cook shawarma rice at home?
Preparation time
35Min.
Feeds
5People
Medium
Average
Ingredients
- For the beef:
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 pc Knorr Beef Cube
- 4 pcs calamansi, juiced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- pinch ground black pepper
- 350 g beef sirloin, sliced thinly (tapa cut)
- For the garlic sauce:
- 1/2 cup Lady's Choice Real Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- For the shawarma rice:
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 pc Knorr Chicken Cube
- 1 tsp Knorr Chicken Cube
- 4 cups cooked rice
- For topping:
- 1 medium white onion, sliced thinly
- 3 pcs ripe tomatoes, deseeded and sliced thinly
- 1/2 pc cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and sliced into thin sticks
Cooking Method
Get creative with the toppings! Some recipes recommend adding chickpeas, a green salad, and shredded cheese. Or you can follow the same steps to make chicken shawarma rice. This marinade is versatile enough to use for other proteins. For the rice, use last night’s leftovers for that toothsome texture. Want it spicier? Add some hot sauce to replicate the New York-style shawarma platter (only for the brave!). Lastly, maximize the crunch factor by sprinkling tortilla chips on top. Enjoy!
