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TURKISH DONER KEBAB | How to make Homemade Doner Kebab | Easy and Simple Recipe

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Turkish Doner Kebab

Cultural Context

Originating from the Ottoman Empire, Doner Kebab has become a staple of Turkish street food, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. Traditionally made with lamb or beef, it reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region. Today, it's popular worldwide, with various adaptations, including vegetarian versions.

TurkishTRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb lamb
1 lb beef
1 lb chicken
4 pieces pita bread
2 cups tomatoes, diced
1 cup onions, thinly sliced
1 cup cucumbers, sliced
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and richer, while sour cream is often less expensive.

1

Prepare the meat by marinating it with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt for at least 2 hours.

2

Layer the marinated meat onto a vertical rotisserie or skewer.

3

Cook the meat on the rotisserie, turning slowly, until evenly browned and cooked through, about 1-1.5 hours.

4

Slice the cooked outer layer of meat thinly using a sharp knife.

5

Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a pan until slightly toasted.

6

Spread yogurt over the warm pita bread.

7

Add sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers on top of the yogurt.

8

Layer the sliced meat over the vegetables.

9

Drizzle lemon juice over the meat and vegetables.

10

Fold the pita around the filling to create a wrap.

11

Serve immediately with extra yogurt on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Döner KebapDoner Kebab

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