What Kinda Balls Are You Putting in Your Pita

• bendras laikas: 36 minutes

Ingredientai

For the Chicken Shawarma Balls

1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast and thigh

1 large onion

1 bunch parsley

1 ½ tablespoons Shawarma spice

2 teaspoons salt

About 2 cups of oil for frying

For the Israeli Salad

4 Persian cucumbers (peel on)

2 Roma tomatoes

1 bunch parsley

Fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Drizzle of olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Tehina

1 cup pure sesame paste

Fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

1–2 teaspoons salt, to taste

About ¾ cup ice-cold water

Other Ingredients

Store-bought Amba sauce (found in international markets or online)

Pita bread

Nurodymai

Prepare the Chicken Shawarma Mixture

In a food processor, combine the chicken, onion, parsley, Shawarma spice, and salt. Pulse until it forms a well-mixed, slightly sticky texture.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Make the Israeli Salad

Chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley into small pieces.

Dress with fresh lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss everything together and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Prepare the Creamy Tehina

In a bowl, combine the sesame paste, lemon juice, salt, and ice-cold water.

Whisk together until smooth, creamy, and white as can be. Adjust salt to taste, if needed.

Shape and Fry the Shawarma Balls

Heat 2 cups of oil in a small pot over medium heat.

Use a mini scooper, dunk it into a small bowl of oil (to prevent sticking), and scoop out the chicken mixture into perfectly round balls.

Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry for 6–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.

Transfer to a wire rack.

Assemble the Pita Pocket

Start by adding a few Shawarma balls to a warm pita pocket.

Top with Israeli salad, a generous drizzle of creamy Tehina, and finish with a drizzle of store-bought Amba sauce.

Enjoy!

Serve immediately and savor this flavorful Mediterranean-inspired creation!