Greek fast food Gyros: tortilla with lamb and zaziki sauce – A detailed recipe for cooking. Share with friends: 
Time: 1 hour. 55 minutes Difficulty: easy Amount: 16 gyros V recipes use measured containers with a volume of: 1 glass (tbsp.) – 240 ml 3/4 cup (st.) – 180 ml. 1/2 cup (tbsp.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cups (st.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cup (st.) – 60 ml. 1 tablespoon (tbsp. l.) – 15 ml. 1 teaspoon (tsp) – 5 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 1 leg of lamb cleared of visible fat (1.8 – 2.3 kg.)
- 5 peeled and cut into 20 cloves of garlic cloves
- 1/4 Art. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. l fresh lemon juice
- 4 minced cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp. l chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tbsp. l chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Aromatic essence (see recipe below)
- 16 pita cakes
- Zaziki sauce (see recipe below)
- Sliced red onion, bell pepper for filling
Creole Spice Mix:
- 2.5 tbsp. l paprika
- 2 tbsp. l salt
- 2 tbsp. l garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. l black pepper
- 1 tbsp. l onion powder
- 1 tbsp. l cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp. l dried oregano leaves
- 1 tbsp. l dried thyme
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly and store in sealed jar or container
Zaziki sauce:
- 1 peeled and finely chopped cucumber and seeds medium size
- 1 tbsp. natural yogurt
- 1 tbsp. l olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and cool for at least an hour to mix tastes
Recipes with similar ingredients: lamb, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, rosemary, cayenne pepper ground, thyme, lemon juice, wine vinegar, cucumbers, sweet peppers, yogurt, pita
Recipe preparation:
- Use a sharp knife to make 20 cuts across 1 side of the lamb and insert the garlic sticks. Put the meat in a large dish of acid and alkali resistant material. In a bowl whisk butter, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper. Pour on lamb and rub the mixture evenly over the surface. meat. Cover with cling film and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours, periodically turning over.
- Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature. temperature. Season lightly on all sides with essence. Grease grill with a little olive oil and heat to medium temperature. Remove the meat from the marinade and place on the grill. Fry, turning over periodically until internal temperature will not reach 63 ° C (for light cooking), about 1.5 hours. Remove from grill and transfer to a dish. Cover with foil and before cutting let stand for 12 minutes
- Cut the lamb into thin slices and put the meat in the center pita cakes. Pour zaziki sauce, put on top chopped onion and sweet pepper and, twisting, serve.
