Auntie Eman's Ultimate Shawarma Bowl

The BEST Shawarma Bowl!

Shawarma Bowl

Auntie Eman’s Ultimate Shawarma Bowl

Chipotle and Cava, step aside — Auntie Eman is in the kitchen.

This shawarma bowl is the ultimate comfort-meets-flavor dish, packed with layers of crispy, creamy, tangy, and savory goodness. It’s her signature twist — inspired by Middle Eastern flavors but done in that unapologetically delicious Auntie Eman style. It’s not just a bowl… it’s a whole experience.

Ingredients:

For the Bowl Base:

• White rice cooked with vermicelli (like Middle Eastern ruz bil sha’iriyeh)

  
  

For the Yogurt Tahini Sauce:

• 4 heaping tablespoons yogurt (Arabic, Desi, or Greek)

• ¼ cup tahini

• 1½ tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• A small pinch of salt

  
  

Toppings & Layers:

• Fried potatoes, cubed (crispy outside, soft inside)

• Chopped tomatoes

• Chopped pickles

• A pinch of salt

• Cooked corn kernels

• Fried pita bread, cut into small cubes (crispy is key!)

• Fresh parsley, finely chopped

  
  

For the Chicken:

• Chicken thighs or breast, marinated in:

  • Shawarma seasoning

  • Lemon pepper seasoning

  • A little olive oil & lemon juice

    
    

Instructions

1. Cook the Rice: Start with your favorite white rice and cook it with lightly toasted vermicelli noodles in olive oil until golden. Fluff and set aside.

2. Make the Yogurt Tahini Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and salt until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the tang or salt as needed.

3. Fry the Potatoes: Cube and fry potatoes until golden and crisp. Lightly salt them while hot.

4. Fry the Pita: Cut pita bread into small cubes and fry until crispy. This is the crunch factor you didn’t know you needed.

5. Grill the Chicken: Marinate chicken with shawarma seasoning, lemon pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through, then chop into bite-size pieces.

6. Assemble the Bowl (The Auntie Eman Way):

   • Start with a base of rice with vermicelli.

   • Add a spoonful of the yogurt tahini mix.

   • Add a layer of crispy potatoes.

   • Sprinkle on chopped tomatoes.

   • Add chopped pickles and a pinch of salt.

   • Add a layer of corn.

   • Drizzle generously with more yogurt tahini sauce.

   • Top with fried pita cubes.

   • Add the chopped grilled chicken.

   • Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and a few more fried pita cubes for crunch.

7. Serve & Enjoy: Grab a fork, dive into the layers, and prepare for compliments. Auntie Eman didn’t come to play.

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