Home made doner kebab
Once the meat is made, you can slice it and store it in the freezer in single portions for when you need one. Everyone has their own favourite toppings and sauces!
Ingredients
For the Meat:
- 500 g 1 lb minced lamb
- 1 onion finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Pita bread or flatbread
- Lettuce shredded
- pickled cabbage sliced
- Tomatoes sliced
- Onions thinly sliced
- Red cabbage shredded
- Cucumber sliced
- Sauces e.g., garlic sauce, chili sauce, yogurt-based sauce
Instructions
Marinate the Meat:
- In a blender or food processor, mix together the grated onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add the minced lamb. blend until all the ingredients are fully mixed.
Cook the Meat:
- press the meat into a block or flat rectangle. Cover tightly with tin foil, bake on a baking sheet for 20 minutes at 180c
Assemble the Doner Kebab:
- Warm the pita bread or flatbread in the oven or on a skillet.
- Lay the warm bread flat and layer with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, shredded red cabbage, and cucumber slices.
- Add the Cooked Meat:
- Once the meat is cooked, slice it thinly. Layer the slices of cooked meat over the vegetable toppings.
Add Sauces:
- Drizzle your choice of sauces over the meat. Common sauces include garlic sauce, chili sauce, and yogurt-based sauces.
- Roll and Serve:
- Carefully fold the sides of the bread over the toppings and meat, then roll the bread up tightly from the bottom to create a wrap.
- Enjoy:
- Your homemade British-style doner kebab is now ready to enjoy! Serve it immediately while still warm.
- Feel free to customize the toppings and sauces according to your preferences. This recipe serves as a basic guideline, and you can adjust the seasonings and ingredients to suit your taste.