rwaej
Rwaej is a transliteration variant of a term used in several Arabic-speaking communities to describe grilled or roasted meat prepared on skewers or in chunks. In culinary usage, rwaej (also spelled rwaij, rwaj, or rawaij) commonly denotes kebab-like preparations made with lamb, beef, or chicken. The meat is typically marinated in a mixture of spices and aromatics such as garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, and pepper, sometimes with yogurt or olive oil, and left to tenderize before grilling. It is usually cooked over charcoal or an open flame and served with flatbread, salads, and sauces. Regional differences influence spice blends, cut of meat, and accompaniments, but the core concept remains grilled or skewered meat.
In everyday speech, the term is more widely used in informal dining and street-food contexts, and it
Beyond food, rwaej can be encountered as a surname or place name in some cultures, where it