Doner Kebab

Doner Kebab

Doner Kebab

Seasoned lamb, beef, or chicken stacked on a vertical spit and slow-roasted, shaved and served in flatbread or on a plate with rice, tomato, and yogurt sauce — the world's most globally exported Turkish dish.

Cuisines

Turkish

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Build a full meal around Doner Kebab

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Lamb Or Beef 500 grams Lamb Or Beef , thinly sliced
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , plain
olive oil 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Red Pepper Flake 1 tablespoon Red Pepper Flake
Cumin 1 tablespoon Cumin , ground
paprika 1 tablespoon Paprika
Oregano 1 teaspoon Oregano , dried
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Black Pepper , to taste
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Onion 1 medium Onion , grated
Pitum Bread 4 Pitum Bread
Salad Green 1 cup Salad Green , mixed
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , sliced
Cucumber 1 small Cucumber , sliced

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and grated onion.
  2. 2 Add the sliced lamb or beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Thread the marinated meat onto skewers, if using, or prepare to cook directly on the grill/skillet.
  5. 5 Cook the meat for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  6. 6 Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a skillet for a minute on each side.
  7. 7 Assemble the doner kebabs by placing slices of cooked meat onto the warm pita breads.
  8. 8 Top with mixed salad greens, sliced tomato, and cucumber.
  9. 9 Serve immediately, allowing each person to wrap their kebab as desired.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, marinate the meat overnight. You can also add a drizzle of tahini sauce or a sprinkle of sumac for extra zest.