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Lebanese shawarma is a street‑food dish that marries acidic marination, high‑temperature rotisserie cooking, and precise slicing to produce tender, juicy meat.
Origin: Ottoman Empire (20th century) — Lebanon
See full technique reference →Acidic marinades lower the pH to 4.5–5.0, promoting protein denaturation and hydrolysis of myofibrillar proteins. During rotisserie cooking, surface temperatures of 200–220 °C cause Maillard browning and collagen gelatinization, while core temperatures of 70–75 °C (chicken) or 80 °C (beef) ensure safety and tenderness.
Primary Reaction
Protein denaturation and collagen gelatinization during marination and rotisserie cooking
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