Shawarma sauce with garlic and herbs

4 servings

5 minutes

This Azerbaijani sauce for shawarma with garlic and herbs is a true find for lovers of rich flavors. Its roots go back to street food traditions where each ingredient plays an important role in creating a harmonious flavor ensemble. The mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and yogurt gives the sauce a delicate, velvety texture, while garlic adds spiciness. White ground pepper adds subtle heat and dill brings freshness and lightness. This sauce perfectly complements the meat filling of shawarma, enhancing its flavor and making the dish even more aromatic. It can be used not only in shawarma but also as a versatile sauce for meat, vegetables, or snacks. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an excellent choice for quickly elevating any dish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 86.7
• Proteins: 1.2g
• Fats: 8.1g
• Carbohydrates: 2.3g

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
• Sour cream: 2 tbsp
• Kefir: 2 tbsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Dill: to taste
• Ground white pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mix all liquid ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
   • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
   • Kefir: 2 tablespoons

2. Crush a couple of garlic cloves into the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. Add pepper to taste and add dill (even dried). Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground white pepper:  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste