Gyros
Gyros
Gyros (pronounced: /ˈjɪəroʊz/; from Greek: γύρος, lit. 'turn') is a traditional Greek dish, consisting of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
Etymology
The term gyros is derived from the Greek word γύρος ('gyros'), which means 'turn' and is a calque of the Turkish word döner, from dönmek, also meaning "turn".
Preparation
Typically, the meat used in gyros is pork, chicken, beef, or lamb. The meat is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then skewered onto a vertical rotisserie where it is slowly roasted. Once cooked, the meat is thinly sliced and served in a pita bread with a variety of accompaniments such as tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
Related Terms
- Rotisserie: A style of roasting where meat is skewered on a spit – a long solid rod used to hold food while it is being cooked over a fire in a fireplace or over a campfire, or roasted in an oven.
- Tzatziki: A Greek sauce served with grilled meats or as a dip. Tzatziki is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley and thyme.
- Pita: A family of yeast-leavened round flatbreads baked from wheat flour, common in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and neighboring areas.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gyros
- Wikipedia's article - Gyros
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