shawarma: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	shwarma

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Plate of shawarma with shaved roasted meat, French fries topped with white sauce, and a side of chopped tomatoes and cucumbers.

shawarma on a vertical spit

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Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).

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