Description
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish of marinated meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
Technical
The acidic marination lowers pH, reducing protein cross‑linking and tenderizing the meat. Oil in the sauce promotes Maillard browning while preventing sticking, and antioxidant spices inhibit lipid oxidation at high temperatures. Precise temperature control ensures juicy interior and safe microbial inactivation.
Science
Primary Reaction
Protein denaturation and Maillard browning
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
smokyspicyherbalgarlickysavorycharredcitrusyearthytoastedcaramelized