Gyros *** kjnx92a
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Beef or lamb; ground |
| 4 | Green onion; finely chopped | |
| 1 | cup | Garlic; minced |
| 1 | teaspoon | Oregano |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Cumin |
| 1 | cup | Yogurt |
| 2 | tablespoons | Mayonnaise |
| Juice of one lemon | ||
| 1 | grated onion | |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Parsley |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Pepper ; freshly ground |
| 8 | larges | Pita |
| 2 | Scallions, including green tops, finely chopped | |
Directions
SAUCE
Mix all ingredients except pita, mixing well and kneading until mixture is stiff. On skewer pack meat mixture about 5" long and not more than 2" in diam. Put as many "fingers" as possible on a skewer leaving a 1" space in between. Cook over hot coals for 10 to 15 mintues, turning frequently.. Take pita and slide gyro onto center. Drizzle with sauce. Fold over to eat SAUCE: Mix together ingredients until well blended.
I have another recipe that gives the following for the meat mixture:
2 lb lean ground lamb,
2 slices homemade bread toasted and crumbled 1 tsp. crushed allspice,
1 tsp. crushed coriander seed 1 clove pressed garlic
1 tsp. chopped fresh savory
: salt and freshly ground pepper.
This latter recipe also suggests wrapping the "fingers" on the skewer with sliced bacon. If anyone tries this, let me know how it works out. I have this frequently in Greece and here in the U.S., but as I have said, I view it as a "deli" item. Krinos Foods has a "gyros kit" that is sold in the frozen food section of some supermarkets.
FROM: C TENERY DERIMAN (KJNX92A)