Gyros with tzatziki
Instructions
Gyros with tzatziki
Ingredients
Gyros:
Pork loins | 500 g |
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Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
Dijon mustard | 2 tbsp |
Dried oregano | 1 tbsp |
Paprika powder | 1 tbsp |
Ground cumin | 1 tsp |
Salt | 1 tsp |
Chilli flakes | ½ tsp |
Garlic cloves, crushed | 2 |
Butter and rapeseed oil, for frying | 1 tbsp |
Tzatziki:
Greek yoghurt, 10% | 200 ml |
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Cucumber | ½ |
Garlic clove, crushed | 1 |
Salt and black pepper to season |
To serve:
Tomatoes | 2 |
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Red onion | ½ |
Cucumber | ½ |
Salad mix | 100 g |
Flatbread (or pita bread) | 4 |
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Gyros
Gyros is the Greek equivalent of a kebab. Delicious, spiced meat is rolled up in flat bread and combined with tzatziki and other fresh Mediterranean ingredients to produce a unique taste of Greece.
The history and origins of gyros
It simply doesn’t get more Greek than a gyros. However, did you know that gyros are actually based on an older recipe from the Middle East?
Shawarma, a Middle Eastern dish made from seasoned meat, is widely believed to be the inspiration behind the world-famous gyros. The rumour is that the Greeks loved the dish so much that they adapted it and made it their own.
In 2011, a Cypriot restaurateur made the world’s biggest ever gyros – weighing in at a gigantic four tonnes!
Foil it up for easy eating on-the-go
Walk into any restaurant in Greece and you’ll most likely find gyros on the menu. But without a doubt the most authentic way to serve a gyros – the Greek way – is as a quick snack or street food. Try it for yourself – prepare your gyros at home, wrap it in foil and enjoy on-the-go!
Eat your gyros the Greek way
Many people confuse gyros with the Turkish kebab – and it’s an easy mistake to make. But when it comes to taste, the two dishes are actually worlds apart. While kebab is typically made with lamb or beef, gyros is traditionally made with pork. Top it with fresh vegetables, a yoghurt-based sauce and even fries – and you’ve got yourself a dish that’s as Greek as the Akropolis!
Different sauces and toppings for extra flavour and variety
A good gyros is all about personal taste and although it is traditionally served with tzatziki sauce, the dish works just as well with other condiments such as ranch dressing, hot sauces, and hummus. If you don’t have tzatziki at hand, a dollop of sour cream can also do the trick.