“Best of Mamoun’s” Pita Kit – 8 Pack

This pack includes Mamoun’s signature Falafel, Chicken Kabob, and Lamb Shawarma, all tucked into fresh-baked pitas along with homemade hummus, baba ganouj, tahineh, pickled veggies, and a splash of hot sauce!

Founded in 1971 as a tiny Greenwich Village hole-in-the-wall by Syrian immigrant Mamoun Chater, the unassuming Mamoun’s still draws hungry locals, NYU students, and tourists for a taste of what many agree is the absolute best falafel in America.Mamoun’s sons have kept his recipes exactly the same – it’s all made from scratch using only the freshest natural ingredients and the finest imported spices. Millions have made the pilgrimage to NYC’s original falafel stand in the past 50-plus years, and it’s finally shipping nationwide!

MORE DETAILS

This package serves 4 people and includes everything you need to make 8 Pita Sandwiches

• 12 pcs. Falafel (16 oz.)
• Chicken Kabob (8 oz.)
• Lamb Shawarma (8 oz.)
• Hummus (12 oz.)
• Baba Ganouj(12 oz.)
• Tahineh Sauce (6 oz.)
• Hot Sauce (10 oz.)
• Pickles (12 oz.)
• Pickled Turnips (12 oz.)
• 8 pcs. Pita Bread (1.32 lbs. Total)

INSTRUCTIONS / STORAGE

• Mamoun’s Falafel ships Monday – Friday of each week
• Orders cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes
• Orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii via 2-day will incur an additional $20 charge or $35 for Overnight Shipping. Sorry guys!

• Pita Sandwich Kits ship frozen with ice packs, may thaw in transit.
• Falafel, Chicken, and Lamb may be stored in the freezer for 3-6 months or in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
• Hummus and Baba Ganouj may be stored in the refrigerator for 4-6 days.
• Pickles and Pickled Turnips may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• Tahineh Sauce may be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
• Hot Sauce may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
• Pita Bread may be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

To Serve

Falafel (Air-Fryer Method)

• If falafel are frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
• Remove falafel from packaging.
• Place in air fryer and cook at 400° F for 5-7 minutes or until crispy on the outside and soft and steaming hot on the inside.

Falafel (Oven Method)

• If falafel are frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
• Remove falafel from packaging.
• Place falafel on a baking tray.
• Bake falafel at 400° F for 5-7 minutes or until crispy on the outside and soft and steaming hot on the inside.

Chicken Kabob + Lamb Shawarma

• Bring a pot of water to a boil.
• Place sealed bag in boiling water. If frozen, it will take approx. 12 minutes to fully reheat. If thawed, it will take approx. 10 minutes to reheat.
• Remove the bag from the water using a tong and cut open with a pair of scissors.

Pita Bread

• Using a gas stove, place the pita bread on a medium flame for roughly 3 seconds.
• Using a tong, flip the pita onto its other side and heat for roughly 3 seconds.
• Flip again and heat for another 3 seconds.
• Flip again and heat for another 3 seconds.
• Essentially, each side of the pita bread should be heated twice in 3-second intervals.

To Assemble

• Cut the pita bread down the middle into two halves. For a larger portion, cut off a small portion along the top of the bread in a semi-circular fashion.
• Open the bread and lightly squeeze the sides to form a pita pocket.
• Spoon desired portion of humus or baba ganouj and spread across the inside of the pita pocket.
• Place desired amount of falafel, chicken kebob, or shawarma in the pita pocket.
• Place desired amount of pickles or turnips in the pita pocket alongside the other ingredients.
• Pour desired amount of tahineh sauce along the top of the pita pocket across all ingredients.
• Add desired amount of hot sauce (in drops!).
• Fluff the sandwich a few times to spread the sauces and enjoy!

Ingredients

• Falafel – Chickpeas, Parsley, Onions, Cilantro, Garlic, Proprietary Spice Mix, Salt
• Chicken Kabob – Chicken Breast (Halal), Soybean Oil, Lemon juice, Onions, Cilantro, Garlic, Ginger, Spices, Salt
• Lamb Shawarma – Lamb (Halal), Proprietary Spice Mix, Salt
• Hummus – Chickpeas, Tahineh (Sesame Paste), Water, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Salt, Citric Acid
• Baba Ganouj – Eggplant, Tahineh (Sesame Paste), Parsley, Lemon Juice, Water, Garlic, Salt
• Pickles – Selected Cucumbers, Water, Salt, Vinegar, Proprietary Spice Mix
• Pickled Turnips – Turnips, Water, Beets, Salt, Citric Acid
• Tahineh Sauce – Tahineh (Sesame Paste), Water, Salt, Citric Acid
• Hot Sauce – Proprietary Spice Mix, Citric Acid