Nefi's Kebab (Homemade Döner)
Directions
- 1Blitz 2 onions until paste-like.
- 2Add the blitzed onions to 1kg of mincemeat (beef, lamb, or mix).
- 3Add 50ml olive oil (or less for a healthier option).
- 4Add 4 heaped tablespoons of yogurt.
- 5Add 2 tablespoons each of paprika, pepper, chili flakes, cumin, and oregano, plus 1-2 tablespoons of salt.
- 6Mix all ingredients together until smooth and well incorporated.
- 7Take some parchment paper and spread the meat mixture thinly onto it, aiming for only a few mm thick.
- 8Roll up the meat on the parchment paper tightly.
- 9Place the rolled meat on a baking tray.
- 10Bake in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20 minutes.
- 11Halfway through baking, remove the tray and drain any excess liquid.
- 12Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the paper turns a dark brown.
- 13Remove from the oven, unravel the cooked meat from the parchment paper.
- 14Top the meat with lemon juice.
- 15Optionally, bake for a further 5-10 minutes to add some crispiness.
- 16Serve the kebab with salad and pita bread.
Ingredients
- 2 Onions
- 1 kg Mincemeat (beef, lamb or mix)
- 50 ml Olive oil
- 4 heaped tbsp Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp Chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Oregano
- 2 tbsp Salt
- Lemon juice
- Pita breads
- Salad
Equipment
Food processorBowlParchment paperBaking trayOvenTongsKnifeCutting board
Tips
- Ensure the mincemeat mixture is smooth and well incorporated for the best texture.
- Drain excess liquid during baking to prevent the kebab from swimming and ensure crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste for preferred flavor intensity.
- For a healthier version, use less olive oil.
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