LL-L "Delectables" 2004.06.23 (04) [E]

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From: Global Moose Translations <globalmoose at t-online.de>
Subject: LL-L "Morphology" 2004.06.23 (11) [E]

> > What means "gyros?"
>
> A sandwich made usually of sliced roasted lamb, onion, and tomato on pita
> bread.
>
> It's the Greek version of the Arabic _shawarma_.

It is also the Greek version of the Turkish "döner", and traditionally
served with tsatsiki, a sort of dressing made of yogurt, garlic, cucumbers,
dill and varying other ingredients. In Germany, Turkish döner stands are the
most popular fast food providers these days. It has a lot less fat and
calories than burgers, for example, and a lot more fresh veggies.

Unfortunately, what they serve as "gyros" in restaurants in America is
usually not the "real stuff", but made of ground meat and therefore more
sausage-like.

Gabriele Kahn

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