Viral Doner Kebab

A perfected version of the viral Doner Kebab recipe, great for recreating Turkish street food at home.

Cooking time
20 min
Servings
6

Instructions

Doner Kebab

  1. 1Blend 2 onions with a pinch of salt until completely broken down and juicy in a food processor or grater. Place the mixture in a sieve and press gently to extract juice without mashing the pulp.
  2. 2Add onion juice to ground beef with yogurt, thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
  3. 3Knead well until fully combined. Divide mixture into 6 portions (about 8oz each). Place each portion on parchment paper, cover with another sheet, and roll into a rough square.
  4. 4Lightly wet the underside of the parchment if it slides on the counter. Peel off the top sheet. Roll tightly from the shorter edge into a log.
  5. 5Arrange logs on a baking tray and bake at 220°C (430°F) for 20 minutes. Peppers can be baked alongside.
  6. 6Pour juices from the tray into a small bowl. Remove logs from paper and sauté in butter. Add reserved juices when browning and sauté a little more.

Assembly

  1. 1Press lavash bread onto the hot pan for flavour. Fill with döner, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and sumac onions.
  2. 2Roll up the filled lavash to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories
750 kcal
Protein
40 g
Fat
45 g
Carbs
40 g
NutrientPer serving
Calories750 kcal
Protein40 g
Fat45 g
Carbs40 g

Tips

  • Ensure onion juice is thoroughly extracted to avoid a pulpy texture in the kebab mixture.
  • Rolling the kebab mixture tightly in parchment paper is key to achieving a cohesive log for slicing.
  • Warm the lavash bread on a pan before filling to enhance flavour and pliability.

By Chef Michael Ilin