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Victorinox

Victorinox Professional Kitchen Knife

Good for slicing shawarma thin

A Victorinox professional knife with an ergonomic, dishwasher-safe handle — thin slicing is what makes homemade shawarma taste like the real thing.

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What it's good for

  • Professional-style knife from a well-known cutlery brand
  • Ergonomic handle for long slicing sessions
  • Handle is listed as dishwasher safe
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Things to consider

  • Check the listing for blade length and style
  • Hand washing helps keep any blade sharp longer

Using it for shawarma

Slice across the grain in long, smooth strokes, as thin as you can manage. For raw meat, firm it up in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes first. For cooked meat, rest it for 5 minutes, slice, then chop and crisp in a hot pan.

Alternatives

Any sharp chef's or slicing knife works. Electric carving knives are mainly useful if you cook on a vertical spit often.

Where we use it