TURKEY SHAWARMA WITH TOMATO RELISH AND TAHINI SAUCE

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Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Tomato     turkey     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Paprika     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 pounds 1/4-inch-thick turkey cutlets
2 onions, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne pepper
8 tablespoons (about) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 whole pita breads
Tomato Relish
Tahini Sauce
1 cup thinly sliced pickled eggplant* or sour dill pickles

Steps:

  • Arrange turkey cutlets in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Spread onion slices in 13x9x2- inch glass baking dish. Mix turmeric, coarse salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, black pepper, white pepper, and hot paprika in small bowl. Sprinkle onion slices with 1 tablespoon spice mixture, then drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over, turning onions to coat both sides. Sprinkle remaining spice mixture over both sides of turkey cutlets, rubbing in spice mixture with fingertips to coat. Drizzle 4 tablespoons olive oil over turkey, turning cutlets to coat both sides. Cover and chill onions and turkey at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Brush pita breads with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill onion slices until tender, about 4 minutes per side. Grill turkey cutlets until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Grill pita breads until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer turkey cutlets and onion slices to cutting board and keep pita breads warm. Working in batches, stack several turkey slices and cut thinly crosswise. Repeat stacking and cutting with onion slices. Mix together turkey and onions in large bowl. Place 1 pita bread on each of 8 plates. Top with turkey-onion mixture, then Tomato Relish, Tahini Sauce, and eggplant and serve.
  • *Eggplant packed in a pickling brine of water, vinegar, salt, herbs, and spices; sold at Middle Eastern markets.

justin hefley
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to change up the usual turkey dinner routine.


Ramesh Jethara
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This turkey shawarma is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Thasisela Nkosi
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this shawarma was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the meat was moist and tender.


MdMamun
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The shawarma is flavorful and juicy, and the tomato relish and tahini sauce are the perfect accompaniments.


Dylan Ponce
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I made this turkey shawarma for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Cayden Wolfgram
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This turkey shawarma is amazing! The flavors are out of this world and the meat is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pinkey Sha
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I was a bit skeptical about making turkey shawarma, but I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Afghan Baba
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The turkey shawarma was delicious! The meat was cooked perfectly and the flavors were fantastic. I especially loved the tomato relish and tahini sauce.


Mey Dan
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors and the ease of preparation. The turkey shawarma was a big hit with my family and will definitely be a regular in our meal rotation.


Christil Buultjens
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This turkey shawarma was a hit at our dinner party! The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. The tomato relish and tahini sauce were the perfect complements. I will definitely be making this again.