Gyros – Marinade à la Xainti

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp cumin, more as needed up to 1 tsp.
• ¼ tsp marjoram (more up to 1 tsp)
• 1 tsp, heaped parsley, (flat)
• ½ tsp pepper (white)
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 small garlic cloves (squeezed)
• 1 small lemon(s) (juiced)
• 2 large onions (grated)
• 1 onion(s), for frying

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 12 hours; Total time approx. 12 hours 20 minutes

Recipe from Samos – also very suitable as a barbecue marinade (e.g. Souvlaki, Bifteki etc.)

This marinade is for 500g of thinly sliced ​​meat (e.g., schnitzel, turkey, etc.). Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Then place the thinly sliced ​​meat (e.g., schnitzel) in a bowl, spread the marinade over it, and refrigerate overnight. The marinade can be adjusted to taste (even just before cooking)! The next day, fry the marinated meat with a sliced ​​onion until crispy, and serve with rice noodles and tzatziki. Alternatively, you can use it later, as in my “Gyros Baked” recipe.