Maani gyros

January 17, 2007

Serves 4

SAUCE

1 cup thick plain yogurt (such as Greek country-style) 3 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt, adding the olive oil gradually until the mixture has a saucy consistency.

2. Whisk in the oregano. Set the sauce aside.

LAMB

4 pita breads (about 8 inches each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound lamb sausages, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Juice of 1 lemon 2 cups shredded lettuce 2 tomatoes, cored and chopped 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Wrap the pita in foil.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the lamb and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking, add the lemon juice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Heat the pita for 5 minutes or until it is warm.

4. On each pita round, lay lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. Add sausages and sauce. Roll up. Adapted from Yerevan Middle Eastern Grocery