Duck Gyros
A Greek-style gyros made with duck instead of chicken. Traditionally, gyros is Greek street food where meat is stacked on a vertical spit, slow-roasted, thinly sliced, and served in pita with tzatziki sauce. This home version keeps it simple with easy-to-find ingredients.
Ingredients
Duck & Marinade
- Sliced boneless duck800g
- Greek yogurt4 tbsp
- Olive oil3/4 cup
- Lemon juice50ml
- Red pepper powder2 tbsp
- Cumin powder1/3 tsp
- Cinnamon powder1/3 tsp
- Salt1 tbsp
- Black pepper1 tbsp
Tzatziki-style Sauce
- Greek yogurt1 cup
- Plum syrup2 tbsp
- Chives10g
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- SaltTo taste
- Black pepperTo taste
To Serve
- Tortilla4 sheets
- Romaine lettuce8 leaves
- Onion (sliced)1
- Bell pepper (sliced)1
Directions
- 1
Prepare the sliced boneless duck.
- 2
Prepare the marinade for the duck.
- 3
Coat the duck slices with the marinade and let them rest for about 1 hour.
- 4
Prepare the ingredients for the tzatziki-style sauce.
- 5
While the meat marinates, mix all the sauce ingredients and chill in the fridge.
- 6
Stir-fry the marinated duck in a pan until cooked through.
- 7
Thinly slice the bell pepper and onion to serve alongside.
- 8
Lightly char the tortillas directly over an open flame.
- 9
Top each grilled tortilla with romaine, onion, and bell pepper, add the cooked duck and sauce, then wrap and eat.
Tips
Searing the duck with a torch over an open flame deepens the flavor. Be sure to char the tortillas over a direct flame for the best aroma. Crisp greens like iceberg or romaine lettuce add a pleasant crunch.