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Döner Kebab — traditional dish from Berlin, Germany
Street food Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥850kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾65gCarbs
🥑44gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Döner Kebab

How to order / say it
Say it Döner Kebab — [DER-ner keh-bahb]
Order I'd like a döner kebab, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne einen Döner Kebab, bitte.
Say locally

Seasoned meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, served in a sandwich.

Why try it?

A staple of Berlin's vibrant street food scene, the Döner Kebab is a ubiquitous reflection of the city's multicultural population and stands out as a delicious testament to culinary integration.

How it tastes

Juicy layers of thinly-sliced savory meat are packed inside soft flatbread with fresh salad, finished with a creamy and spicy sauce, creating a satisfying medley of flavors and textures.

Origin & History — first documented: 1972

Introduced to Berlin by Turkish immigrants in the 1960s, the Döner Kebab quickly became beloved for its hearty and flavorful nature, securing its place as a beloved street food across the city.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g Lamb slices
  • 🌾 2 pieces Flatbread
  • 🥕 100 g Tomato
  • 🥕 100 g Cucumber
  • 🥛 50 ml Yogurt sauce
  • 🥣 30 ml Chili sauce

Method

  1. 1 Grill seasoned lamb slices on a rotisserie until cooked.
  2. 2 Slice meat thinly and prepare flatbread.
  3. 3 Layer meat, diced tomatoes, and cucumbers onto bread.
  4. 4 Drizzle with yogurt and chili sauce and wrap tightly.

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