Recipe for making Turkish Doner Kebab at home. This recipe will guide you through making the meat filling for the kebab. You can serve it in a pita or flatbread with your favorite toppings and sauces.
Ingredients:
For the Meat Marinade:
- 2 pounds of boneless lamb or beef (or a combination of both)
- 2 onions, grated
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking and Serving:
- Large metal skewer or rotisserie spit
- Pita bread or flatbread
- Sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers
- Fresh lettuce or cabbage
- Tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce
Instructions:
- Start by slicing the meat thinly. You can use a sharp knife or partially freeze the meat for easier slicing. Make sure the slices are about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: grated onions, minced garlic, olive oil, yogurt, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the thinly sliced meat to the marinade mixture. Make sure all the meat slices are coated evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- After marinating, preheat your grill or oven to high heat (around 400-450°F or 200-230°C).
- Thread the marinated meat slices onto a large metal skewer or rotisserie spit, layering them tightly to create a cylindrical shape.
- Place the skewer on the grill or in the oven, with a drip pan underneath to catch any drippings. Rotate the skewer periodically to ensure even cooking. It should take about 45 minutes to 1 hour for the meat to cook thoroughly and develop a nice crust.
- While the meat is cooking, prepare your pita bread or flatbread and prepare your desired toppings and sauces. Slice tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, and chop lettuce or cabbage.
- Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the skewer and thinly slice it. You can do this by holding the meat vertically and shaving off thin slices with a knife.
- Serve the sliced meat in the pita bread or flatbread, along with the fresh vegetables and your choice of sauce (Tzatziki or tahini). Roll it up and enjoy your homemade Turkish Doner Kebab!
Feel free to customize your Doner Kebab with your favorite toppings and condiments to suit your taste.