Homemade Doner Kebab with pita bread and white sauce

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Learn how to make an authentic doner kebab at home: soft pita bread, marinated meat (poultry and veal) cooked in the oven on a spit, and homemade mint white sauce. A simple version, without a rotisserie, ideal for a convivial meal.

MediumTurkishServes 4

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Source Video
2h 25m
Prep
40m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 27m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$12.65
Per serving:$3.16

Critical Success Points

  • Let the dough rise for 1 hour to achieve an airy texture
  • Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes for tenderness and flavor
  • Secure the spit firmly with a cork to prevent it from sliding during cooking
  • Turn the meat every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw meat with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination
  • Be careful of hot surfaces of the oven (200 °C) and the skillet
  • If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning

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