Cheat Doner Kebab
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 9 Tahira Chicken & Beef Burgers (I calculate 1 for each person and a few extra for seconds)
  • 4 peeled onions
  • oil as required
  • 1½ fresh bell peppers (I've used half of each colour to make it colourful)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (light or dark)
  • 1 tsp hot chilli sauce/pickle (I use a brand known as Mr Naga, use more if you want it very spicy)
  • salt (if required)
To serve:
  • pitta breads (as required)
  • cucumber
  • lettuce
  • tomatoes
  • mayonnaise
  • ketchup
Method
  1. Cook 9 burgers; I calculate 1 burger for each person as there are six of us, I also add a few extra for whoever wants seconds. I prefer to grill the burgers to cook them through.
  2. While waiting for these to cook, slice 4 onions. This seems like a lot but because we'll be frying them till they're totally browned, they hugely reduce in quantity.
  3. In a large wok heat a generous amount of oil, make sure the oil is VERY hot before adding your onions. You want the onions to fry instantly, this helps them to brown quickly. The process may take between 10 - 15 minutes, leave to cook on a full flame but DO NOT add any salt as the onions will become soft and will not brown. Stir occasionally to ensure even browning. Don't forget to keep an eye on those burgers!
  4. While the onions brown, slice the peppers and tomatoes.
  5. Now begin to make the sauce for your doner; in a small bowl add 3 tbsp ketchup....
  6. followed by 1 - 2 tbsp dark/light soy sauce (I use either and both work) and 1 tsp of chilli sauce/pickle (I've used a tsp of Mr Naga but any hot chilli sauce will do). By now your onions should be nice and brown, lower the heat while you prep the burgers.
  7. Chop up your cooked burgers as thin as you want. If you need to stop to let the burgers cool down, just turn off the heat on the onions for a couple of minutes. When you're done, add your chopped burgers, sliced peppers and tomatoes to the already browned onions, stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
  8. Add your bowl of mixed sauces and stir on a high heat for several minutes. The soy sauce is quite salty and the other sauces also contain salt, taste your doner and only add salt if you feel you need it. The doner kebab filling is done when the peppers are cooked enough but don't lose their crunch (al dente).
  9. To serve I run my pitta breads quickly under a tap and shake off the excess water and toast in my toaster. This keeps them soft and they expand, opening up nicely. Cut open the pitta bread, place doner kebab filling inside with salad (I like cucumber and lettuce), squeeze over some mayonnaise and ketchup/chilli sauce to finish.
  10. Add pickled peppers if you have some, as they really complement this dish. Enjoy your Cheat Doner Kebab!
Recipe by www.afeliaskitchen.com at https://www.afeliaskitchen.com/cheat-doner-kebab/