How to make the best Kiwi style Souvlaki
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The Best Crackin’ Kiwi Souvlaki
A bold Kiwi twist to a Greek classic, featuring juicy, spiced beef or lamb kofta-style meat served in warm pita with fresh herbs and a creamy garlic tzatziki. With a balance of crunch, creaminess, and spice, this quick and flavorful dish is perfect for a casual dinner or a summer BBQ. Serve it up with extra fresh basil and mint for a refreshing kick!
Servings: 4
Keywords: fusion cuisine, Crackin’ Kiwi Rub, homemade tzatziki, fresh herbs, quick dinner, easy gyro recipe, spiced beef pita, kofta wrap, Greek street food, beef gyros
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 17 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
Ingredients
- 500 g beef or lamb mince
- ½ finely diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 Tablespoon Crackin’ Kiwi Rub (or more to taste if you like it spicy)
- 1 egg
For the Tzatziki:
- ⅔ cup greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cucumber, grated and liquids removed
- 1 cup coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage/lettuce
- 4 pita breads or flatbread
- Fresh basil and mint to serve
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the mince, onion, garlic salt and Crackin Kiwi Rub with your hands. Dont overmix or it will be tough!
- Shape with your hands into long sausage shapes, press with a chopstick or skewer to make grill marks on top.
- Bake 12 minutes, flip and cook a further 5 minutes. Leave to cool 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- To make the tzatziki: combine yoghurt, second measure of garlic and a good sprinkle of Crackin’ Kiwi.
- To assemble, spread a spoon of the tzatziki on a pita bread, top with cabbage and carrot, the sliced beef plus more fresh mint and a dollop of tzatziki.
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