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Nutritional Values
1200kcal
36gProtein
98gCarbs
70gFat
8gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Kapsalon
How to order / say it
Say it
Kapsalon — [KAP-sa-lon]
Order
I'd like the kapsalon, please.
Locally
Ik wil graag een kapsalon, alstublieft.
Say locally
A fast food dish of fries topped with meats and melted cheese.
Why try it?
Originating in Rotterdam, Kapsalon is a testament to the city's vibrant street food culture, combining international influences into one indulgent dish. It's the perfect meal for a casual and satisfying dining experience.
How it tastes
Kapsalon is rich and savory, with crispy fries at the base topped with juicy, spiced meats and gooey melted cheese. A fresh salad often crowns the dish adding a needed crunchy, refreshing element.
Origin & History — first documented: 2003
Kapsalon was invented in 2003 by a Rotterdam hairdresser, seeking a hearty meal post-work. Its irresistible mix of flavors quickly made it a local legend, spreading its fame far beyond Rotterdam.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 300 g french fries
- 🥩 200 g shawarma meat
- 🥛 100 g cheese
- 🥕 50 g lettuce
- 🥣 50 ml garlic sauce
Method
- 1 Lay freshly cooked fries in a foil container.
- 2 Top with spiced shawarma meat.
- 3 Sprinkle cheese over the meat and broil until melted.
- 4 Add salad on top and serve with garlic sauce.
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