The Best Doner (döner) Kebab in Istanbul - Food Tour 2023

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain wrap

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain wraps offer more fiber, while white bread is typically cheaper.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess, while sour cream is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

Marinate the meat with spices, olive oil, and vinegar for at least 2 hours.

Stack the marinated meat on a vertical rotisserie.

Slowly roast the stacked meat, turning occasionally, until cooked through and crispy on the outside, about 1-2 hours.

Slice the cooked meat thinly off the rotisserie.

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

Spread yogurt on the inside of the pita bread.

Layer sliced meat on top of the yogurt.

Add diced tomatoes, sliced onions, sliced cucumbers, and shredded lettuce on top of the meat.

Drizzle with lemon juice and additional yogurt if desired.

Fold the pita around the filling to create a wrap.

Serve immediately with extra vegetables on the side.

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