Topic: Kebab shop (Donner kebab)

[bigben]

i was mooching around my fav store and was amazed to find donar sticks in the freezer (the size u see in the kebab shops).

not a bad price either - there were 2 off sizes (i think a 10kg & 15kg) priced at something like 25? & 35?.

the only drawback being the cooking instructions (at 300C - would an electric grill do it?) and whether u could slice off from frozen.


Can you tell me which shop you seen them in?

[JerryM]

Manchester Superstore in Bolton - arial map http://wikimapia.org/4277900/Manchester-superstore

it's an Asian Store not an ASDA.

[George]

...you tube link - doner kebab

What a good find. Many thanks for the video link. All we really need is the quantity and proportions of spices, salt and anything else which they add to the meat and this should be very easy to copy on a small scale at home. It looks like the real thing (kebab shop style) uses pureed meat so the Hairy Bikers version was way off the mark, just like many recipes you see on TV for curries.

[Razor]

Donner Kebab Recipe

1/2 pound of mince Lamb
1/2 pound of mince beef
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp plain flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp of dried italian herbs

Add the dried herbs, salt and pepper to the mince mixture and mix together thoroughly - it's best to try and condense the mince into a small a "loaf" as possible, as it makes for a better texture and easier slicing when cooked.  To do this I usually just knead the the ingredients into the meat as vigorously as possible, mixing it for a good ten minutes or so.

Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on a baking tray (it cooks better on a tray, I find putting it into a bread pan doesn't give it the sort of browning on the outside that your looking for

Bake in the oven (175c) for about 1hr 20min, turning once or twice to ensure even browning.

Once cooked, slice as thin as you can, or allow to cool completely and re-heat via your preffered method.

Just to point out:

This is not my recipe, it's one I found years ago on the net, so if anybody recognises it as their own, I'm not trying to rip you off


I wouldn't say that this is bang on, but it's bloody close ;D

Ray

[Secret Santa]

I haven't tried that recipe razor but I notice it's missing lamb fat, a crucial ingredient.

[Razor]

Hi SS,

Yes, it's certainly a leaner version for sure.  Like I said, it's not bang on but well worth a go, even if it only provides you with a foundation to make improvements!

Ray

[JerryM]

Razor,

it could well be a razor w/e. might just get to try this recipe as well this w/e.

[Razor]

Razor,

it could well be a razor w/e. might just get to try this recipe as well this w/e.

Lol, go for it Jerry,  if you have a good recipe for chilli sauce, should go really well with the donner.

Ray

[peterandjen]

No cumin? to me thats all an elephant leg really tastes of?

[Razor]

No cumin? to me thats all an elephant leg really tastes of?

Ha ha, elephants leg ;D  No, suprisingly no cumin, still, it has the taste.

Ray