Freshly shaved döner meat in bread with tomato, onion, herbs and optional yoghurt or chilli sauce.
Döner Ekmek is freshly shaved döner meat in bread with tomato, onion, herbs and optional yoghurt or chilli sauce.
Make Döner Ekmek when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.
lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus
Warm the bread until the outside is lightly crisp.
Heat or shave the döner meat so the edges are browned and the centre stays juicy.
Split the bread and add tomato, onion and parsley.
Pile in the hot meat.
Finish with yoghurt or chilli sauce if desired and serve immediately.
Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.
Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.
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