An article by Sonia Mariam Thomas from BuzzFeed Staff.
Hello friends and patrons of gastronomy.
Today, I am here to speak of the humble shawarma.
Its unassuming nature and meaty (or falafel-y) goodness have made it a worldwide favourite.
But, I have some problems with the way this wonderful creation has been misrepresented by many.
I know I sound like one of these friends of yours. But, bear with me.
Let's begin with the basics — It's pronounced Shah-Wer-Maa. Not Shorma. Not Shwarma. In case you're still confused, here's a clip to help you out:
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Yes, friends. Echo my thoughts.
My second, larger problem with this is what people serve inside the shawarma. Let me illustrate. This is NOT a shawarma.
This has way too many vegetables to qualify.
THIS IS PROBABLY SALAD. IT'S NOT A SHAWARMA. I AM SORRY. I AM JUST BLINDED BY RAGE NOW.
WHY ARE YOU SERVING SHAWARMAS IN TORTILLAS????? YOUR SHAWARMA IS A BABY AND MUST BE SECURELY WRAPPED IN THE LOVING ARMS OF PITA BREAD. WHAT IS THIS.
I am not the only person with this problem.
Rule of thumb: If there are more than two vegetables in your shawarma, it's a wrap. Maybe a roll. Call it a frankie, if you must. But, it's not a shawarma.
This is a shawarma. All with the perfect side of fries.
With exactly two vegetables and meat, this specimen qualifies as well.
Save the shawarma. Educate everyone you know.
