Souvlaki

Souvlaki

The mentioned amounts are enough for 4 people.

Ingredients - The Marinade

• 1kg of pork tenderloin or 1kg of chicken breast (or both, equalling double the amount)
• 80ml of EVOO (preferably Greek)
• 60ml of lemon or lime juice
• 1 Tbsp of honey
• 2 garlic gloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp of freshly ground pepper

How to make it

1. Cut the pork or chicken into 3cm cubes, place them in a storage container or ziplock bag (when using both chicken and pork, make sure they are separated).
2. combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
3. Pour the marinade over the meat and massage it in.
4. Refrigerate the meat for 1 to 12 hours.

Ingredients - Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 large cucumber
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 garlic glove, minced
• 3 Tbsp of EVOO (preferably Greek)
• 240ml of full fat, plain natural greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp of red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup of chopped dill

How to make it

1. Line a small bowl with a clean dish towel. Grade the cucumber into it, sprinkle it with 1 tsp of salt. Wrap the cucumber in the towel and squeeze out all the excess moisture. (afterward you can drink the cucumber juice).
2. Combine the drained cucumber, garlic, EVOO, yogurt, vinegar and dill in a medium bowl. Fold to combine, than season to taste with salt.
3. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Ingredients - Pita Bread

• Pizza dough (either seld made or store bought)
• flour
• EVOO
• Water

How to make it

1. Divide the douch into 160g, round balls. Place on a parchment lined baking tray, cover and let proof at room temperature for 1-2 hours or until grown 50%.
2. Flour the work surface, dimple the ball with fingers and stretch out to roughly 20cm.
3. Prepare a medium skillet with a round piece of pf parchment paper.
4. Add 1-2 tsp of EVOO and water to the top. Cover and heat the pan for 1-2 minutes over medium-high.
5. Once pre-heated, add a pita and cook for 3-5 minutes before turning, add 1-2 tsp of water, cook for 3-5 minutes more, or until lightly brown.
6. Keep warm in a clean dish towel.

Ingredients - Spice Mix

• 2 Tbsp of dried oregano
• 2 Tbsp of fried thyme
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of freshly ground pepper

How to make it

1. Combine all ingredients and whisk together.

Ingredients - Souvlaki (finally the main dish)

• 12-16 wooden skewers
• Marinated prok and/or chicken
• Pita bread
• 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
• Spice mixture
• 1 large red onion
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup of parsley leaves
• French fries (if desired)
• Tzatziki sauce
• as needed EVOO

How to make it

1. Put the meat on the skewers, leave 5cm space on each side.
2. Preheat a grill or oven to medium-high (it can also be done in a pan, but make sure you have something to cover it).
3. Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74C (165F) and the pork 63C (145F).
4. Brush the pitas with EVOO and add to grill, cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
5. Once the meat is cooked, brush it with a mixture of the lemon juice and spice mix.
6. Grab a pita, spread the Tzatziki on-top, put the meat on top, add the tomatoes and onions, parsley, hand full of french fries, EVOO, a pinch of spice mixture.
7. Fold it up a bit like a delicious Greek burito and enjoy.