At the end of The Avengers movie there is a scene where the characters are having a lunch of shawarma.  Since the opening weekend the sales of this dish have gone through the roof.  And especially in the Los Angeles area.  So what is shawarma?

Shawarma is a meat dish typically prepared with lamb, goat, chicken, turkey and beef.  The name also refers to how the meat is prepared.  As you see above, the meat is put on a spit, grilled for up to a day and then shaved for serving.  You’ll often see it offered in pita bread or a wrap.  Its origin is Arabic.  Click the link below if you’d like to know more…

Shawarma – the whole deal