How to make Döner Kebab, Germany's most popular street food.

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    The Doner Kebab is Berlin’s most popular street food and in my opinion, one of the greatest sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. This is one I had to try and recreate at home.
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  • @angel102ify
    @angel102ify Před rokem +8160

    just wait till 3am and you are completely hammered. it's borderline godly.

    • @PeevedUK
      @PeevedUK Před rokem +242

      TRUTH BOMB.

    • @Coolbillion
      @Coolbillion Před rokem +545

      The 3am Döner is truly a meal fit for mount olympus

    • @OttoStrawanzinger
      @OttoStrawanzinger Před rokem +152

      This guy döners.

    • @illbill99
      @illbill99 Před rokem +72

      I had one for the first time around that time absolutely hammered. It in more of a burrito wrap rather than a sandwich form. Anyone know what that version is called? It was insane with a garlic sauce.

    • @pogomaster8364
      @pogomaster8364 Před rokem +161

      @@illbill99 Dürüm Döner

  • @Coolbillion
    @Coolbillion Před rokem +2965

    For the bread there's one more thing worth mentioning: A popular alternative is the "Dürüm Döner", which is basically the same thing, but served in a thin wheat wrap, rolled up tight. If you want to offend someone you could probably compare it to a burrito

    • @svenfrosterud6362
      @svenfrosterud6362 Před rokem +114

      it's just a wrap, why does it need to be compared to a burrito. A generic wrap is closer since burritos usually have beans and ricr

    • @lukewithann7256
      @lukewithann7256 Před rokem +22

      Karlsruhe (not sure if it's exclusive to that city but i haven't seen it anywhere else) has Yufka which is almost like a Döner Burrito. It's absolutely amazing

    • @JamesPotts
      @JamesPotts Před rokem +146

      @@svenfrosterud6362 but isn't a burrito just a wrap? 😁

    • @zyrano24
      @zyrano24 Před rokem +3

      @@lukewithann7256 NUR DER KSC

    • @enderep12
      @enderep12 Před rokem +50

      @@lukewithann7256 It's the same. I've only ever seen "Yufka" here in the south of Germany.. Everywhere else it's usually called "Dürüm"... Yufka technically is the name of the bread/wrap itself whereas "Dürüm" means "a wrap made of Yufka bread with Döner meat, veggie, etc. filling"... So the actual name of the dish itself is Dürüm... As to why it's called Yufka in the Karlsruhe region -> I have no freaking clue :D

  • @Stovaa
    @Stovaa Před 6 měsíci +208

    Every time he says "dooner" I die inside.

    • @KunigasSuvirintojas
      @KunigasSuvirintojas Před měsícem +1

      Same

    • @MatthewLeBleu
      @MatthewLeBleu Před měsícem +1

      Girl, same.

    • @spuckuk7039
      @spuckuk7039 Před měsícem +7

      even British people can pronounce this right

    • @4RedDwarf3
      @4RedDwarf3 Před měsícem +8

      @@spuckuk7039 We sure can, its a Donna Kebab.

    • @MyDarlin1
      @MyDarlin1 Před měsícem +6

      came to say the same Dooner is killing me. I wish Andon would have given him a better lesson on how to say it

  • @MarkusAT
    @MarkusAT Před 6 měsíci +166

    His pronunciation of döner, pita etc. is really something 😂

    • @babomeister8034
      @babomeister8034 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Dooner and P-day 🤣 It's Pide tho, not Pita

    • @ayejayuu49
      @ayejayuu49 Před měsícem

      It's so different from how us Brits say it.
      Donna vs Dooner?
      Who would you ask for the 'correct' pronunciation?

    • @hendrixinfinity3992
      @hendrixinfinity3992 Před měsícem +2

      @@ayejayuu49 It's definitely not Dooner. Turkish would probably say Durner as in burner, Germans probably similar. Who else do we ask, the Dutch?

    • @SamBrickell
      @SamBrickell Před měsícem +2

      As an American if I dare to even notice how terrible people are at speaking English I'm "racist". Seriously, any time we point it out we get screamed at: *"English isn't their first language!"* But at the same time EVERY SINGLE person in the World feels free to criticize Americans if we don't pronounce a word in the exact same way it's pronounced in their particular town. ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯

    • @danielholdsworth6800
      @danielholdsworth6800 Před měsícem +1

      No need to get upset. The commenters above are English, they're talking about how the American guy in the video says Doner. In England we say "doner" like dinner with a o. The guy in the vid says "dooner". Maybe he's right and is saying it like the Germans say it? ​@@SamBrickell

  • @Lix999
    @Lix999 Před rokem +2187

    As a German, i gotta give you big props. I haven‘t even seen any German CZcamsr post this good of a Döner recipe. Your pronunciation was terrible tho but at least you tried

    •  Před rokem +247

      Made me cringe every time 😂
      But still: great video as always!

    • @juliopaveif
      @juliopaveif Před rokem +227

      @ hahahaha Dooner kebab

    • @feedmeseymour954
      @feedmeseymour954 Před rokem +58

      Had me in stitches, in Australia Doona is a common word for a duvet / Bettdecke

    • @betaich
      @betaich Před rokem +34

      Than you haven't watched Andongs video about the Döner and his recipe of the end of the video.

    • @kool_dud8547
      @kool_dud8547 Před rokem +25

      düner

  • @nicgrassl5218
    @nicgrassl5218 Před rokem +334

    My heart fluttered when I saw this! Was in Germany for 4 years, then back to the states in 2015, and since then I miss döner with a furious passion. I haven't found a single place near me that comes close. Now I can finally show my wife what I've been talking about!

    • @nkjoep
      @nkjoep Před rokem +6

      Stay strong 💪

    • @Dj_Tim_G
      @Dj_Tim_G Před rokem +4

      Doesn’t it exist in the USA ?

    • @SimuLord
      @SimuLord Před rokem +10

      @@Dj_Tim_G There is (or at least was, before COVID, I haven't been back that way since) a decent Doner shop in Seattle's Pioneer Square...it's in a gods-awful neighborhood at First and South Jackson across the street from the Bread of Life homeless shelter.

    • @remedios3895
      @remedios3895 Před rokem +2

      I missed doner so much when i lived in Italy for 3 years

    • @Gepstra
      @Gepstra Před rokem +1

      Everything can be recreated man, good luck 💪

  • @danielminister8414
    @danielminister8414 Před rokem +306

    To get the same Airbubbles you just have to a) use an ofen that can spray water in to make steam b) heat the oven very hot and then take 1 cup of water and put it directly on the ground so it steams up or on an ofen plate and then put instantly the bread in c) let it rest for another 30 minutes after you formed it, so it will get much fluffier

    • @onkelbo7897
      @onkelbo7897 Před rokem +36

      Besides heat & water, the secret is to use just a tiny amount of yeast (1 sachet per Kg of flour), more salt (32g per Kg) and about 60% of water. Let the dough rest for 24h in the fridge (yes, no warm place). This ratio of ingredients + time is important to build the perfect gluten structure which is responsible for big air pockets aka the cloudiness.

    • @miskatonic6210
      @miskatonic6210 Před rokem +9

      When it comes to cooking in most cases the secret is: time.
      Let the yeast do its work. It's also way more digestible and therefore healthy.

    • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
      @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim Před 9 měsíci

      Yep, you got it. Thanks. You can do all the "hearth oven" tricks and it still won't give you those perfect holes unless you're lucky.

    • @SubrosaRose
      @SubrosaRose Před 6 měsíci

      Maybe its sour dough, you know sour dough give big clouds/ air pockets. But I dunno.

    • @bsheldon2000
      @bsheldon2000 Před 5 měsíci

      From having cooked fluffy Yorkshire Pudding in muffin tins, where lard or oil is heated in the oven before the dough is added, I think the secret may be starting off hot. Similar to eggs, start off on sizzling hot pan, eggs are fluffy, start cold, eggs are rubbery.

  • @darius2640
    @darius2640 Před 18 dny +7

    I like how every country has a different way of stuffing meat into dough. Universally liked combo

  • @mynameisandong
    @mynameisandong Před rokem +1429

    You nailed it Ethan!! Your Döner looks amazing and will make Berliners proud. Keep spreading the gospel :) It was so much fun taking you around town and showing you my favorite Döner spots!!

    • @yannicwelle4021
      @yannicwelle4021 Před rokem +6

      right after seeing the thumbnail I instantly guessed it the video will be featured by you ^^

    • @kaythevillain1
      @kaythevillain1 Před rokem

      Living Legend!

    • @yasinm8472
      @yasinm8472 Před rokem +16

      It is disappointing Andong that you didn't know about vertical döner spits in Turkey? It only existed for over a hundred years.. It is literally in every street corner.... Horizontal spits is a different food altogether, which is cooked and served differently.
      Truly, there is 1 difference between döner in Turkey and Germany, and that is the quality of meat. Why do you think your sandwiches are smothered in strong tasting sauces in Germany? You cannot taste the meat at all. Your sauce's function is to mask the taste of the low-quality meat. I ate döner many times in my business trips in Germany, and it is really awful. Emulsified meat? That's just mystery meat (!) served in a sea of sauces.
      A good quality döner has an ideal balance of animal fats, charring from fire and soft textured protein. It doesn't require additional fats or smoke flavor that come from your sauces.
      I recommend you eat your Berlin döners without any sauce and to actually taste your meat, then try the same in İstanbul.. You will have your world rocked..

    • @SirBalageG
      @SirBalageG Před rokem

      king of döner

    • @Seattle41791
      @Seattle41791 Před rokem

      Nadav Gablinger is a great Berlin guide if anyone visiting could use a guide. He is full of Germany and Berlin knowledge.

  • @moi-wn1hs
    @moi-wn1hs Před rokem +358

    As a Berliner living in the states I finally have a recipe how to create my favorite fast food without having to buy strange equipment. Thank you Ethan!

    • @bydsarrett0
      @bydsarrett0 Před rokem +12

      Mein Beileid, ich würds auch vermissen 😂

    • @michaels2219
      @michaels2219 Před rokem +28

      As an American living in Berlin, I'm hopping on my bike and riding the entire two blocks to my closest Döner shop. Sorry (not sorry) to rub it in. Guten Appetit und schönes Wochenende!

    • @moi-wn1hs
      @moi-wn1hs Před rokem +3

      Well, next time you two will have to order two and have one for me as well!

    • @thesupergreenjudy
      @thesupergreenjudy Před rokem

      Mein Mitgefühl..Ich bin in England. Auch nicht besser 🤣

    • @temp4954
      @temp4954 Před rokem

      Is it really pronounced “dew-ner” in Berlin? In the UK everyone calls it “dah-ner” kebab

  • @nightshadoew436
    @nightshadoew436 Před 6 měsíci +105

    As a Turkish person who has eaten döner in Berlin I can confirm Turkish and German döners are very different. Forexample one pf the differences that wasn’t mentioned was that while pide döner isn’t unheard of in Turkey it is very rare. The bread is generally just normal bread (infact you order it as quarter/half/full bread to indicate your portion size) or even more commonly it is just a wrap.

    • @sylvienguyen1010
      @sylvienguyen1010 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Do you know if they are halal. I'm planning a trip with my bff/sista

    • @nightshadoew436
      @nightshadoew436 Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@sylvienguyen1010 If the food is hala it will say so on the window or on menu. Germany had a lot of halal restaurants, you don’t need to worry about not being able to find hala food

    • @user-vz1wk1oi4s
      @user-vz1wk1oi4s Před 6 měsíci +2

      Europeans will never replicate foods from the global south just look at Israel

    • @XMysticHerox
      @XMysticHerox Před 6 měsíci

      The majority of Döner places are Halal. @@sylvienguyen1010

    • @OG-ge8nu
      @OG-ge8nu Před 6 měsíci +11

      There is no german döner ... its just different in germany ... it is still turkish

  • @stevemarshall6564
    @stevemarshall6564 Před rokem +134

    The frozen shaved chicken technique is so awesome. Perfect for doners, and I've also started doing this for chicken for tacos and salads (using whatever seasonings I'm feeling). Thanks man.

    • @kokngonose
      @kokngonose Před 4 měsíci +1

      you need to eat this while petting turkish angora beside you lol

    • @seanmalloy7249
      @seanmalloy7249 Před měsícem

      I have to wonder how it would work to sous vide the meat to cook it, then either cut it thinly or run it through a meat slicer set thin, so you only need to put a quick sear on the slices; this would let you cook the chicken while you are making the pide.

  • @ribidimi
    @ribidimi Před rokem +149

    as a turkish person it is very entertaining to hear you speak turkish, aka trying to say "döner" hehehe.
    yes, döner is turkish and existed in turkey for a very long time before coming to germany. the bread is turkish pide, or turkish dürüm bread (wrap style).
    the difference about the german style döner is the type of salad (lettuce, red cabbage) and some sauces. in turkey they like to put in peppers, tomatoes, cucumber and fried potatoes too sometimes, also some type of hot sauce
    love you, greetings from a turkish-german girl :)

    • @Erksah68
      @Erksah68 Před rokem +5

      Duner for life

    • @MillhouseSpeaks
      @MillhouseSpeaks Před rokem +3

      Türkiye

    • @tommihommi1
      @tommihommi1 Před rokem +3

      good German döner shops also have diced peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, and Acılı Ezme

    • @KitsuneHB
      @KitsuneHB Před rokem +16

      Fried potatoes? That would perfectly fit into Germany's cuisine. :D I mean - some people even call us Germans "Kartoffeln" (potatoes) and I think it's beautiful. :D

    • @tasadem20
      @tasadem20 Před rokem

      @@Erksah68 I read this with a German accent. Love it!

  • @drisraptor2992
    @drisraptor2992 Před rokem +315

    Hello, important thing to notice is that especially in commercially made Pide bread they do not use egg wash but "bulamasi", which is basically yoghurt, egg, water and pekmez (grape molasses) which is then heated to combine and that is then generously brushed on the bread. The second part to get that commercial pide fluffiness and especially the longevity of it is adding both backing powder and maltodextrin after the resting period.
    Hope this helps

    • @Lex4122
      @Lex4122 Před rokem +7

      You just made my day, i´m hunting for the secret of that fluffy airyness of the bread. Can you go into more detail abouzt the baking Powder and Maltodextrin?
      You said after the resting period, so just mix it in after the first combining of the starter and the rest of stuff hast rested? Any ideas of how much of that stuff?

    • @drisraptor2992
      @drisraptor2992 Před rokem +29

      @@Lex4122 yes, mix it into the remaining flour you add after the starter, for 1kg of dough I use around 5g of baking powder and bit less than 10g of maltodextrin.

    • @Lex4122
      @Lex4122 Před rokem +3

      @@drisraptor2992 Thank you so so much!!! :)

    • @kurapikakurta3863
      @kurapikakurta3863 Před rokem +5

      your comment needs to be pinned.

  • @hoovi_989
    @hoovi_989 Před rokem +99

    While stationed in Darmstadt Germany for nearly 6 years I ate many Döners over the years. One of the things I miss most about Germany, can’t wait to make these, thanks for laying it all out in a great video🙌

    • @oesle1ns
      @oesle1ns Před rokem +3

      The good old Bodrum Döner. The best of the world!

    • @thethingthatshouldnotbe3035
      @thethingthatshouldnotbe3035 Před rokem +1

      Would you mind sharing your favourite Döner place there? :)

    • @ogilazarov9976
      @ogilazarov9976 Před rokem

      I'm currently studying in Darmstadt, as a Bulgarian student I've had my best Dönners in my home city of Varna, tried a couple of Darmstadt Dönners, but nothing tops ours 💪. Feel free to suggest me some.

    • @ErikTheViking92
      @ErikTheViking92 Před rokem

      @@ogilazarov9976 Visit Berlin. Famous for it's döner.

    • @jhin28
      @jhin28 Před rokem +1

      I cant understand why berlin is famous for its döner. it isnt even german. its made by the turkish immigrants in berlin, not by the germans

  • @dwezzy28
    @dwezzy28 Před rokem +51

    I tried out this recipe and I thought it would be too hard for me but it came out great! Best white sauce i’ve ever had and the bread was so beautifully soft. Basically a cloud sandwich

    • @snifey7694
      @snifey7694 Před 4 měsíci +1

      The revelation of the garlic sauce strike again!

  • @Obsidianen
    @Obsidianen Před rokem +501

    Little tip for the red cabbage: Its way better if its slightly pickled. The sour note cuts through the fat and really brings it all together. (You also want to add the feta, if you like a bit of creamyness in your döner!)

    • @96Cthulhu96
      @96Cthulhu96 Před rokem +4

      Came here to suggest the same thing.. The red cabage usually is quite sweet when pickled, adding a nice contrast to the other veggies :) Definetely seems up this channels alley to try doing it at home.

    • @LusseB
      @LusseB Před rokem +4

      Yeah he messed up

    • @OleVinny
      @OleVinny Před rokem +3

      Yeah it may sound like a detail but that's what lifts this dish from really damn good to absolutely glorious. Especially the feta... those melty bits of tangy cheese...

    • @LusseB
      @LusseB Před rokem

      @18:54 is it even toasted?

    • @Obsidianen
      @Obsidianen Před rokem

      @@LusseB it is toasted but not intensive enough i think xD there are no burned parts

  • @theovertyrant2620
    @theovertyrant2620 Před rokem +204

    I love Andong! He's got such a great style in his own videos, Great recipes and he really gives you these unique ways to make adaptations that you can use in a lot of different ways if you pay attention.

    • @zitools
      @zitools Před rokem +1

      I remember watching andongs potato & kettle chips video.

    • @magicvibrations5180
      @magicvibrations5180 Před rokem +4

      I came for the food but stayed for the history lessons. His channel is the best.

  • @chrisclower685
    @chrisclower685 Před 9 měsíci +24

    To make the bread lighter and airier, you can try letting it ferment for longer. I'm not really a bread maker, but I make a lot of pizza at home. Whenever I ferment the bread for a week vs something like 24 hours, it always comes out lighter and with much larger air pockets.

  • @zack1140
    @zack1140 Před rokem +6

    I've watched all kinds of videos of people reviewing comfort foods from different countries and it's always fun, but it's somehow even better watching one from my own. The perspective and appreciation of a newcomer to this is just funny in a good way and I'm constantly laughing. Idk how to describe it. Now I wanna eat a Döner or Dürüm.

  • @chrisalvino812
    @chrisalvino812 Před rokem +132

    When I lived in Berlin, I ate one almost every day. They're freaking amazing

    • @McChimpy1
      @McChimpy1 Před rokem +5

      That couldn’t have been healthy haha. Although I’d probably end up doing the same thing if it was me.

    • @ghosthunter0950
      @ghosthunter0950 Před rokem +16

      ​@@McChimpy1 It's actually surprisingly healthy. as in it's not necessarily "healthy" food, but It's way better than any fastfood chain burger place or anything of the sort, the meats are just way better, and you could get it yourself at a butcher shop. if you give up/reduce the bread and make sure the fat is at a good ratio eating it almost daily is gonna be better than the diets of 90% of people.

    • @henrycooper4213
      @henrycooper4213 Před rokem +1

      The unhealthy part is the bread, if they started doing wholemeal wraps and bread then it would be a healthy balanced meal. Fat, protein, carbs, veg. If you have a little sauce maybe spicy you will be fine. Perfectly healthy meal.

    • @corbancosmin6407
      @corbancosmin6407 Před rokem

      @@henrycooper4213 wraps are shawarma

    • @ghosthunter0950
      @ghosthunter0950 Před rokem

      @@henrycooper4213 Where I live we have a type of really thin bread it's like tortillas but thinner and larger. you just wrap it around a few times. goes amazing with the meat and veggies.

  • @nemau3358
    @nemau3358 Před rokem +69

    The common sauces really vary between areas in Germany where I’m from (Düsseldorf) most places have yogurt sauce and also cocktail sauce. The Döner Place i grew up with also has 3 different ways to make it spicy: spicy sauce, spicy oil, and chilli flakes. I alway got all three

    • @leons7758
      @leons7758 Před rokem

      Allo bittschon?

    • @zelos666
      @zelos666 Před rokem +9

      Yeah, I've never seen the sauces mentioned in the video anywhere. It's always either Tsatsiki or Cocktail.

    • @hichamjabbachazariah9715
      @hichamjabbachazariah9715 Před rokem

      Welchen dönerladen meinste

    • @Neimonster
      @Neimonster Před rokem +4

      In Sweden, it's typically a yoghurt/mayo garlic sauce and/or a spicy red sauce, but there are so many variations. In the south, the sauce is some sort of pink mixed sauce and has a splash of Fanta in it.

    • @Merido
      @Merido Před rokem

      ​@@Neimonster I think a pinch of cumin and the fanta are the secret ingredients. I had to learn how to make it since going abroad, and if I had to make it from memory:
      Yoghurt/mayo mix - if there's any choice, a thicker yoghurt allows you to put in more liquids. Make the mix more on the yoghurt side to have it tasting more fresh than fatty.
      Sweeter kind of pickle juice - for the acid balance; add the pickles finely chopped if you want texture
      Coarsely ground pepper (quite a lot, you to see pepper throughout the sauce)
      Garlic - for the umami
      Cumin - just a pinch for an almost imperceptible background note
      Fanta - for a citrus note and sweetness to balance the flavours out
      The challenge (if any) is balancing the yoghurt, pickle juice, and fanta so you get the desired consistency without needing to add liquid which will affect the flavour. Absolutely delicious kebab sauce that can be varied.
      If you want to be cheeky then put a tiny bit of MSG in there to make the sauce ascend, and then make it more liquid and boom, it's an amazing salad dressing. God I love the Swedish kebab sauce.

  • @jeffjohnson6922
    @jeffjohnson6922 Před rokem +24

    Awesome video. Back when we were young, my wife worked for a German family who ran a local restaurant called “The Doner Haus.” She’d bring me home a doner from work and they were always amazing, especially when she’d sneak in extra meat. They sadly closed years ago, and I’ve been chasing that Doner high ever since.

    • @beageler
      @beageler Před 5 měsíci +2

      I'm always a bit confused that other countries don't seem to get Döner. And I mean all countries I've been to, yet (and tried their version of Döner). Netherlands, France, England, Belgium, even Turkey. They sell meat in bread there, not Döner. The post credit scene in Avengers is a good example, I'm just sad because I know they just eat meat in bread not Döner.

    • @LeegallyBliindLOL
      @LeegallyBliindLOL Před 22 dny

      ​@@beageler Yeah, it's like when the Turks claim they have the same/original in Turkiye. But they don't know or realize that it's not the same... You can mess with a Döner's ingredients but the bread, the meat and the sauces are very specifically spiced and prepared. That's what makes a Döner a Döner. I heard from so many people who tried it in other countries that they did not enjoy it as much and then when I told them to try one here and they finally did, they all instantly changed their opinions, after trying it at a random Döner place somewhere in Germany.

  • @carrias1
    @carrias1 Před rokem +1

    I’ve been looking for this video for WEEKS!! I cooked it Ages ago and it was So good

  • @pamplemoussefurtif8220
    @pamplemoussefurtif8220 Před rokem +131

    I often like to prepare some döner kebab like sandwiches at home, and I almost always use pickled red cabbage. I think it goes really well with the other ingredients and the acidic touch it adds is absolutely delicious

    • @matthiasreitner679
      @matthiasreitner679 Před rokem +4

      berliner here. the pickled red cabbage sticks are amazing, yet aren't actually used in a "classic" turkish döner kebap - it's a staple ingredient in syrian-owned shawarma joints tho

    • @huv123
      @huv123 Před rokem +1

      @@matthiasreitner679 Yup - Shawarma near me usually has a pickled type red cabbage salad, pickled cucumbers in vinegar orbrine and for some extra yum taste, hot potato fries in it.

    • @sebastiangio1688
      @sebastiangio1688 Před rokem

      dont forget to squeeze some lemon onto the pickled red cabbage and your doner

  • @johobi8675
    @johobi8675 Před rokem +373

    Great video! There is another variant of Döner (or "Kebab", which is the more common name where I live) called Dürüm. Instead of the fluffy turkish bread they use what could be described as a huge tortilla bread, essentially turning it into a kind of wrap. Also really good! Greetings from Austria

    • @utkua
      @utkua Před rokem +33

      Durum bread is called lavas and it is way thinner than tortilla and not leavened. So durum is better if you watch your carb intake, lower glycemic index as well, durum doner might be the best fast food health wise.

    • @emirhantan2873
      @emirhantan2873 Před rokem +46

      Dürüm - dürmek
      Döner - dönmek
      The names of the dishes come from the verbs that exist in Turkish.

    • @Tan-zi4eh
      @Tan-zi4eh Před rokem +18

      @@emirhantan2873 Yunanlar da "Dolma"ya "Dolmades" diyor ve sahipleniyorlar. Tam bir komedi.

    • @penetrationskommentar877
      @penetrationskommentar877 Před rokem

      Yeah but the Original is better

    • @johobi8675
      @johobi8675 Před rokem +3

      @@emirhantan2873 Cool! What do those verbs mean?

  • @maccatt7274
    @maccatt7274 Před 6 měsíci +27

    In the UK, we have Doner Kebads (pronounced Donna, like the girl's name), served in pitta bread. The shops are ran by Turkish or Greek folks. Typically doner meat is lamb, shish is minced lamb, Chicken is an option.
    Sauces offered are chilli and or garlic.

    • @WaddedBliss
      @WaddedBliss Před 6 měsíci +2

      Most of the places round here serve them in fresh naans done in a tandoor. I live where there's a high population of mostly Pakistani heritage people.

    • @graeme5060
      @graeme5060 Před 5 měsíci +7

      It's not pronounced, "Dooner" anywhere. I half think he's doing this to blow up the comments.

    • @Lunatix246
      @Lunatix246 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@graeme5060 Haha, yeah. I was a bit tilted about that. I think he's trying to pronounce the umlaut above the o that shouldn't even be there.

    • @nickb144
      @nickb144 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Why do Americans insist on butchering the pronunciation of European names!

    • @Lunatix246
      @Lunatix246 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@nickb144 The same reason they start sentences with "I mean" and "Literally". I suppose haha

  • @deannanorway
    @deannanorway Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow, i followed the recipe and it was soooooooo GOOD!!!! Thank you so much 😊❤️

  • @papabone9125
    @papabone9125 Před rokem +52

    Every person in Berlin has his own favorite döner store. My self, I eat only in my store for almost 30 years now, that is almost a Law!! Great video. Next time, you should try the difference between curry-wurst stores and their different flavors !!

    • @matthewzimel6593
      @matthewzimel6593 Před rokem +1

      My friend, what's the one you recommend, if you don't mind sharing? Best Gemüse Kebap near Rathaus Neukölln is my personal favorite.

    • @lostincyberspaceIII
      @lostincyberspaceIII Před rokem +4

      I haven't had a chance to make it to Berlin yet, but I do have a favorite Döner Laden in Essen and I always bring people there when I go.

    • @papabone9125
      @papabone9125 Před rokem +1

      @@matthewzimel6593 for gemüse kebap I am out. I tried several but just don't like it. But grade that you found one!

    • @emileb7085
      @emileb7085 Před rokem +2

      Keb'up near Nollendorfplatz U-bahn till I die!!

    • @piworower
      @piworower Před rokem

      not ture, all doener are beautiful :D but... yeah.... IMRIN GRILL for the win

  • @HungryManKitchen
    @HungryManKitchen Před rokem +50

    Happy that you highlighted that this is "Berliner" Doner and explaining the difference right in the beginning. As a Turkish guy living in Europe, I sorely miss the Turkish version! Of course, it's a matter of eating habits and taste. Also just a note that the kebab at 2:58 is called "cag kebab", not doner.

    • @kyllonen06
      @kyllonen06 Před rokem +3

      When I lived in London i was in the Islington area which had lots of Turkish Doner, as well as a very nice Turkish Barbershop.

    • @mistaowickkuh6249
      @mistaowickkuh6249 Před rokem +3

      Döner in Turkey is absolutely horrible and ridiculously expensive even by wealthy European standards. Trust me, I've had the final good ones when they were still around. Also no I'm not talking about sauces or garnishes, I'm talking about the meat and everything they do with it.

    • @birbdad1842
      @birbdad1842 Před rokem +1

      Good thing is, there's a crap ton of turkish restaurants in germany. Turkish food is definitely in my top-3 of favorite food styles.

    • @DarthDose
      @DarthDose Před rokem +3

      Thing is, the "Turkish" version is a rip off... The Kebab itself is Turkish, invented close to Istanbul (the restaurant Iskender, where it was invented, is still in business, 170+ years later, still owned by the same family), the Döner is an invention of Turkish migrants in Germany. Would love a proper Kebab video though, where the original styles are shown, that would be actually interesting

    • @taha112498
      @taha112498 Před rokem +3

      @@mistaowickkuh6249 I tried döner in turkey and some were absolutely amazing. I live in Germany and I love the original but the turkish version deserves some credit, too.

  • @junkawasaki2681
    @junkawasaki2681 Před rokem

    It worked like magic! Thx for the great recipe!

  • @WigglinWorm
    @WigglinWorm Před 6 měsíci +5

    One of my fav Turkish delights

  • @amarug
    @amarug Před rokem +227

    Looking at the differences, my guess for "improving" the texture of home made pita bread (i.e. to get closer to the store bought one) would be to increase the amount of gluten formed to start with. So some crazy extra kneading or much longer autolyse times (without adding the salt at first). Also use the strongest flour you can find and/or add some extra gluten directly to the flour. That will increase that addictive "chew" while at the same time allowing the CO2 of the yeast to create bigger pockets of air, as the extra gluten network stretches better, leading to a fluffy yet chewy experience. Also let the bread rest a little longer after spreading it to the pan.

    • @MrDukeSilverr
      @MrDukeSilverr Před rokem +23

      Or add diastatic malt powder

    • @NarwhoI
      @NarwhoI Před rokem +4

      Yeah I was thinking he wanted something closer to asian bread or mochi, which probably means using tapioca flour instead of all purpose. Although most people might not have that in their kitchen.

    • @zio_tungst3no297
      @zio_tungst3no297 Před rokem +14

      @@NarwhoI also japanese bread is made by adding hot milk into the flour, this allows to gelatinise the starches, the results are a more chewy and elastic bread, although it won’t have big pockets of air because the crumb will be denser.
      The closest thing that this type of bread reminded me are some types of focaccia that are typical in Puglia and other regions here in Italy..
      It probably needs a stronger gluten development and a longer fermentation for the big air pockets and yeasty flavour, also some oil and/or milk to change the texture of the crumb and crust, otherwise it will be too similar to normal loaves of bread

    • @gnampf1808
      @gnampf1808 Před rokem +1

      Theoretically this is a great option but after toasting the bread and pushing it flat regardless the difference is not that noticeable

    • @jeanahollings
      @jeanahollings Před rokem +1

      maybe bread flour for more chew?

  • @Bloodray19
    @Bloodray19 Před rokem +32

    I'm not a bread beaker, but I've been making pizza and bread at home for 6 years. You said you did one stretch and fold. Now a way to achieve a really airy bread with cavernous bubbles, also the chewy texture, is to overknead it. You should either put it into a stand mixer for 10-15 minutes or do like 4-5 s&f sessions to achieve this.

    • @concatinate
      @concatinate Před rokem +2

      This is important.
      Also try to use a lower protein flour**, American good AP flours can have too high protein percentage..
      **which is also the secret for airy baguettes with soft yet chewy interior.

    • @kahyui2486
      @kahyui2486 Před rokem +1

      What about if I knead it the same amount he did and then put in the fridge over night, would that achieve same results?
      I'm asking cos I'm lazy. The less knead the better lol

    • @concatinate
      @concatinate Před rokem

      @@kahyui2486 oh yes, that works too (and is very convenient. I've left dough in the fridge for 48+ hours with no harm to the finished product.)

  • @ElGrandeIngenio
    @ElGrandeIngenio Před měsícem +3

    There are basically 3 Meats you get Döner in Germany, most Restaurants have Veal and Chicken, but some of them also offer Lamb. I strongly recommend traditional Döner Kebab Spits made with layered Meat instead of the Minced Meat Spit and would recommend Lamb > Veal > Chicken. In Berlin you get them with additional roasted Veggies, but usually they are Meat, Sauce and Salat. If you go for Spicy Döner, make sure to try Ayran as a Drink as it goes really well and is a nice fresh Contrast. Funfact: The machine for spinning the Spits upright was also invented in Germany by a Greek Immigrant.

  • @robertlopez6430
    @robertlopez6430 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you!! Watching this a year later, but just some great work on technique and back engineering. As usual. Bless you brother!

  • @salesi712
    @salesi712 Před rokem +17

    I have yet to go to Germany but I have been to Istanbul - agreed that it is COMPLETELY different in Turkey. The ones in Turkey were beyond amazing and these look fantastic as well.
    Loving these Europe episodes - keep up the great work!!!

  • @AllegraAelfwynnnKing
    @AllegraAelfwynnnKing Před rokem +12

    Was so excited to see Andong joining you for this video! 😁 You two have been my favourite food-tubers for years now. Can't wait to try these out! x

  • @DMS198526
    @DMS198526 Před rokem +1

    Excellent episode

  • @Brohoe777
    @Brohoe777 Před měsícem +1

    This is by FAR the BEST fast food known to man.
    I lived in Munich and Berlin for a few months. Some days I would 2. I can taste it now. The best

  • @mattgoves3031
    @mattgoves3031 Před rokem +105

    Dude, what a great concept for a video. Not that we don’t love all your other content but the travel mixed with research and then recreation aspect is really great. So many possibilities and your style of food science lends itself so well to it. Keep it up and thanks for all your hard work and content!!

    • @bernardo9202
      @bernardo9202 Před rokem

      might be a french thing, alex would know

    • @mattgoves3031
      @mattgoves3031 Před rokem

      @@bernardo9202 ??

    • @bernardo9202
      @bernardo9202 Před rokem

      @@mattgoves3031 alex the french cooking guy, look it up

    • @mattgoves3031
      @mattgoves3031 Před rokem

      @@bernardo9202 yea, I know who Alex is, I’m just trying to figure out how he relates to my comment, as far as the style of video Ethan made.

  • @qmoonp4923
    @qmoonp4923 Před rokem +34

    your döner version looks awesome! i like that you didnt go the "make the meat stick" copycat route but rather came up with the chicken shave method to achieve your goal!

    • @KRYMauL
      @KRYMauL Před rokem

      Andong’s meatloaf way was pretty ingenious.

  • @lauraz3124
    @lauraz3124 Před rokem

    This is gold! Doner and bahn mi are my favorite sandwiches!

  • @wnf2139
    @wnf2139 Před rokem

    Hi, Ethan.great job man....food vlog with full recipe 🤩🤩

  • @Scyths1
    @Scyths1 Před rokem +92

    Fascinating how the culture around döner kebab is so different between Germany & Belgium. From the bread used to the meats and sauces used.

    • @Bleebob01
      @Bleebob01 Před rokem +15

      in the uk its bascially fake meat in a box. it only becomes edible when ur drunk tbh

    • @kire929
      @kire929 Před rokem +105

      @@Bleebob01 UK food moment

    • @allroundlad
      @allroundlad Před rokem +2

      @@Bleebob01 the chicken is much better, just get kofte, atleast that's not processed fake filler shit

    • @chivasroco1752
      @chivasroco1752 Před rokem

      well in my opinion there is only döner in Berlin, everything else is an ungodly crime against nature.

    • @haneef4189
      @haneef4189 Před rokem +12

      @@Bleebob01
      If you want real doner go to Turkey

  • @TTrevolverheldTT
    @TTrevolverheldTT Před rokem +5

    Ethan and Andong... the collab i needed!

  • @charlesgibbs2187
    @charlesgibbs2187 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for making this video im going to attempt this this weekend, i havent had one since i was in germany a few years ago.

  • @MrGiovanniOSFP
    @MrGiovanniOSFP Před 6 měsíci

    That's awesome! Very clever technique. I'll try it for sure

  • @torstenmadsvin1153
    @torstenmadsvin1153 Před rokem +10

    Great video, I love Andong’s stuff as well, so great to see u guys collaborating! Döner is my favourite sandwich and Berlin my favourite city, so nothing but praises from me. Its like u compiled all the döner knowledge from the existing CZcams channels and this video is now the new Ground zero where all the home döner chefs should start! Great Job!

  • @qwackkk
    @qwackkk Před rokem +93

    That's really interesting. I didn't even know there are so many differences inside of germany when in comes to Döner. I live near Frankfurt and here there usually isn't a herb or a chili sauce. You usually have a choice between garlic or yoghurt sauce. If you want it hot, your local Dönermann sprinkles some chili flakes on it. And to be honest, I have been to Berlin before, I always thought a Gemüsekebab was a veggie kebab, so I never bothered to try. Gotta have one when I visit Berlin next time, because those I think are a Berlin exclusive. Nice video btw! :)

    • @mnordpol7805
      @mnordpol7805 Před rokem +1

      I was at one döner store and they served it with sauce on top with these roasted onions and additional meat. This combination was soo tasty and crunchy!
      There are endless possibilities on how you can redesign various food and make it better. It's really fascinating!

    • @boosteddrimmsu
      @boosteddrimmsu Před rokem

      Where I'm from (in Saxony), the choice for sauces are usually "Kräuter oder Knoblauch", so herbal or garlic. If you want it spicy, differing between different Döner places, some put on spicy chili flakes, some put on chili sauce and some even do both.

    • @mnordpol7805
      @mnordpol7805 Před rokem

      @@boosteddrimmsu here in Dresden are a lot of döner stores that also offer the yoghurt chili sauce as far as I know

    • @thesupergreenjudy
      @thesupergreenjudy Před rokem

      Same here, I grew up in Bavaria it's more like yours

    • @21productions19
      @21productions19 Před rokem

      Yes Hessen Gang! Or I think you could say that's the common way of preparing Döner in middle Germany.

  • @Ramen7810
    @Ramen7810 Před rokem

    Made it and it’s fireeeee. My mom loves it and I love the meal prepping. Takes 5 minutes to make if you prep all the veg then just cook meat and assemble. Bonus that the meat is frozen and will last a WHILEEEE. This is such a winner

  • @BeefinOut
    @BeefinOut Před rokem +139

    I lived in Germany for years and I've yearned for an at home döner recipe ever since I came back to the states. Thanks so much for making this video! Next time you're in the area, you gotta try a dürüm, sometimes called a Turkish pizza. Similar vein as a döner, but it's grilled in this one-of-a-kind wrap that's crispy and fluffy and super well seasoned.

    • @matusmesik5855
      @matusmesik5855 Před rokem +3

      Turkische Pizza is the best one

    • @nicoviebrock5348
      @nicoviebrock5348 Před rokem +28

      You Mean a Lahmacun? Like a grilled crispy rollo? at least we know it as Lahmacun

    • @timseyer6769
      @timseyer6769 Před rokem +5

      Dürüm is actually sort of like a Döner kebab wrap with a flour "tortilla" for lack of a better word instead of the bread. Lahmacun or türkische pizza is probably the same tortillaesque dough but with a sauce including some minced meat tomato and spices all ready on there and traditionally stuffed with Döner kebab fillings.

    • @misterinternational
      @misterinternational Před rokem +5

      The dürüm wrap is Lavash bread

    • @danm8004
      @danm8004 Před rokem +2

      Turkish pizza is something else entirely, not the doner wrap.

  • @harkov_416
    @harkov_416 Před rokem +5

    holy moly, ten years ago i was at germany and still remember the flavor of the Döner. Thanks for the complete guide and recipes, can't wait to try it out.

  • @grayson1126
    @grayson1126 Před 6 měsíci

    The collab is totally 🔥🔥🔥

  • @waitandbleed2870
    @waitandbleed2870 Před rokem +6

    You know it really doesnt matter how well its made, its the experience to go in a shop. The shopowner greets you with a „Na Chef“ and then you order the usual. Chicken Kebab with no salad at all

  • @nicholasmaiorano2216
    @nicholasmaiorano2216 Před rokem +10

    My two favorite food youtubers at it again! Great work, keep these collaborations coming ! You two are awesome :)

  • @mrsp5808
    @mrsp5808 Před rokem +24

    I ate this as a kid in berlin..so delicious. I have NEVER and I mean NEVER been able to find that taste anywhere else..absolutely delicious😋😋

  • @Shan7722
    @Shan7722 Před rokem

    Great work Ethan.

  • @BarneyCarroll
    @BarneyCarroll Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this. I've unsuccesfully tried to emulate doner kebab at home several times, but the frozen shavings method is ingenious & tantalising. I don't know if this tallies with your experience but out of the handful of kebabs I had in Berlin I was shocked at the prevalence of 'spicy' sauce for which I couldn't register any indication of Scoville.

  • @BanaGhoo
    @BanaGhoo Před rokem +4

    @Ethan first time I came across your vid, I love it, you DO go to the core components and explain everything systematically and orderly, thats perfect.

  • @tamsonebarley3520
    @tamsonebarley3520 Před rokem +34

    I made these in a few hours for dinner today. It was AWESOME. Thanks for posting! The whole family loved it. Definitely a comforting, refreshing, nourishing repeatable recipe. Also seems really good for feasts with lots of people because there is soooo much bread produced and everyone can do their own toppings how they like it, very riff-able.

    • @acmenipponair
      @acmenipponair Před rokem +3

      And studies in Germany even showed that because of the incredients a Döner is healthier than many other fast food products. It has much less salt and fat than other fast food meals and because the veggies are fresh it also has much vitamins

  • @promenadeable
    @promenadeable Před rokem

    AMAZING!!! THANKYOU!!

  • @kTSWaynos
    @kTSWaynos Před rokem +1

    Ours in Australia are always a good stop on the way home after a night specially after a few tinnies, normally ours are flat bread like a wrap and either Lamb, Chicken or Beef. Normally they come with lettuce, tomato and onion but also some places you can get tabouli and hummus pickle jalapenos. Sauces are normally either Chilli, Garlic or BBQ. Then you can also get a mighty HSP as well.

  • @EudaemoniusMarkII
    @EudaemoniusMarkII Před rokem +3

    One of my fave foods in the world. Thanks for breaking it down and showing how to do at home!

  • @ryantmz
    @ryantmz Před rokem +9

    To save time on freezing meat and then slicing it thin, I bought thinly cut meat slices (meant for Chinese hotpot). Saves loads of time and made this a good weekday lunch/ dinner option 😀

  • @marjoriebelt2842
    @marjoriebelt2842 Před 11 měsíci

    Greetings from Kreuzberg and Neukölln in Berlin! I really enjoyed this. I can get the bread on most any street corner, but it’s good to know how to do the rest at home.

  • @iwonka
    @iwonka Před 6 měsíci +1

    Woot! A video with no blindfolds! now that is a thing of beauty!

  • @aliciaa7831
    @aliciaa7831 Před rokem +44

    Always really enjoy your videos, including this one! But you know... "Ö" is not pronounced "oo", every time you said "dooner" my blood pressure increased haha... this comment helped it drop again. Thank you and good night from Europe!

    • @Cubeforc3
      @Cubeforc3 Před rokem +13

      After he said it for the 100th time I had to come to the comments because it made me irrationally angry 😂. The friendly German guy even pronounces it the right way so why not just copy him.

    • @blunted215
      @blunted215 Před rokem +7

      this was bothering the hell out of me, then I came to the comments and nearly no one was correcting him because his followers are just too nice 😂

    • @MarcoSpaceMan276
      @MarcoSpaceMan276 Před rokem +4

      @@Cubeforc3 I thought I was going insane, I've never heard it called that way my whole life in Canada and assumed that I was just wrong this whole time.

    • @joecursio4160
      @joecursio4160 Před rokem +3

      I noticed the chapter title is misspelled as “‘doner.” If you cannot spell it as “döner,” I think it is better spelled as “doener”

    • @hey_james
      @hey_james Před rokem +1

      I had to turn it off, it was so irritating 😂

  • @lukask.181
    @lukask.181 Před rokem +235

    It's amazing how different berlin döner is from most döners in southern germany, for instance down here the bread is almost always either of that bun type like the third spot's or a super thin flatbread that is often freshly baked to order and wrapped like a burrito (this is called a dürüm döner), whereas the meat choices are almost exclusively veal and turkey. The sauces available are usually yogurt-tomato and yogurt-garlic, both loaded with tons of herbs, while the heat usually comes in the form of chili flakes. Also the sheer amount of sauce is on an entirely different level compared to berlin usually. Also I personally have not seen a single spot that didn't have red cabbage.

    • @ezyzet
      @ezyzet Před rokem +10

      yeah, I'm from Nuremberg and I feel like our döner is so much better! Exactly as you describe it. Round bun, 2 sauces, "red" and "white" (lol), meat is always turkey or veal, but my favourite dönerman actually uses white cabbage and I prefer it that way :)

    • @lukask.181
      @lukask.181 Před rokem

      @@ezyzet I'm from Nuremberg too lol

    • @illegitimate0
      @illegitimate0 Před rokem

      I have been to Nurnberg and I much preferred the durum doner, which I didn't expect!

    • @honesto1212
      @honesto1212 Před rokem +11

      I lived in 2 times in Nürnberg for longer periods (one recently) and if you think the Döner in N. is better than Berlin or Leipzig, I recommend you better not check them out and keep on living in your false reality :D It will downgrade Nürnbergs Döner game if you have the comparison on day. Not even close.

    • @lukask.181
      @lukask.181 Před rokem +3

      @@honesto1212 what if I told you that there is such a thing called personal preferrence

  • @spencercamp4558
    @spencercamp4558 Před 3 měsíci +1

    My wife came home and saw I was slicing frozen chicken thighs (she hates chicken thighs) and got super worried what I was making was about to be trash. She was blown away. Great recipe and thanks for all the research you do!!

  • @mrkingsudo
    @mrkingsudo Před 6 měsíci

    Triangular meat pocket was my nickname in high school.
    All jokes aside, AWESOME vid! I've been in love with Döner since I visited Germany for the first time in 2016. It's been a requirement for me to go as many times as possible every other visit after.

  • @BrokenCurtain
    @BrokenCurtain Před rokem +11

    That herb sauce is also great for tortilla wraps. I have a wrap recipe with soft goat cheese, mango slices, arugula, red beets and some lemon juice. I always add that sauce and some crushed, spicy nacho chips. It's super delicious.
    The recipe I use for making the herb sauce is almost identical, but I also add some orange juice.

  • @nesnalica
    @nesnalica Před rokem +8

    MSG?! fuiyoh ! Im a native asian-german and when youtube recommended me this video and I saw the thumbnail I had to watch it. You did an amazing job in catching the authentic Döner Kebab and recreating it at home! Not to mention the MSG is spot on. It may not mean much but you earned a new subscriber today ♥

  • @NerdrageHockey
    @NerdrageHockey Před 11 dny

    Andong taught me how to make soda syrup for my SodaStream! Awesome collab.

  • @Elithefatguy
    @Elithefatguy Před 6 měsíci +2

    I live in a neighborhood with a lot of uzbek people and theres this great turkish/uzbek place that serves this and even though you explained the history it was still so weird hearing this be considered german food rather than turkish. but also we use lamb more often than chicken or beef. also pickling the onions and especially the cabbage is a must. pickled cabbage adds an essential tangy taste that balances out the richness of the fatty lamb and chicken thighs

  • @Axel-mm7qi
    @Axel-mm7qi Před rokem +13

    Dear Ethan, your videos on cooking basics backed up with scientific explanations literally helped me take my cooking to the next level. Thank you so much! I'm currently struggling with the balance of creating good cohesive flavours vs. interesting top notes that hit hard. I'm not sure what spices make good cohesive flavours and which one I can use at the end of cooking to spice things up (pun slightly intended). Any way your empirical and scientific approach could guide me in making those decisions? Thanks a ton!

  • @bladerunner6823
    @bladerunner6823 Před rokem +29

    Hey Ethan. Love your content- made this recipe (first time I actually made something from your videos step-by-step) and it came out fantastically. Cooked for my fiancé, my brother-in-law, my two siblings, and my nephews, but I made sure to double it to give us frozen leftovers for later in the week. The herb sauce is a home run.

    • @Minecraftrok999
      @Minecraftrok999 Před rokem +7

      Whoa, respect, I didn't believe anybody would actually go through the whole effort laid out in the video.
      For us in Germany Döner is amazing, but it's function is to have a quick and easy bite, your order usually only takes 2-3 minutes in the Kebab shop and it costs like $4-5, I couldn't imagine going through all this hard work.

  • @horstwurst3131
    @horstwurst3131 Před rokem +2

    Honestly, I was expecting exactly nothing, coming into this video. I have seen so many americans butcher my beloved Döner. But honestly: You nailed it. Great job, I am so copying the Chicken technique. :D Some little additions: What you experienced was the typical Berlin Döner (which I love). The other Döner hotspots in Germany are the Ruhr area, Frankfurt and Mannheim and there are some small differences. For example in the Rhine-Ruhr-Area (where I live) Feta on Döner is pretty standard, as is white AND red cabbage. Plus: Those are most likely slightly pickled. Another thing are the sauces. We have "Dönersoße" (which is a bit like Cocktaildressing), cacik (which is an herbal tzatziki) and joghurt (which is plain turkish joghurt). You can get hot sauce, but it's not this sweet sauce you made (which is pretty common in Berlin), but acili ezme, a traditional turkish chili paste. Honestly: I love to see those regional differences. Another advice: If you visit Germany again, try a "Türkische Pizza", which is a Lahmacun, but filled like a Döner Kebab. It's great.

  • @skabarella
    @skabarella Před 6 měsíci

    oh cool, I watch both of you and was secretly thinking you two would probably make a cool collab! And here it is :D

  • @gizuki
    @gizuki Před rokem +5

    This just warms my turkish-german heart. Although i had to laugh evertime you said a turkish oder german word😂💙

  • @MikePouch
    @MikePouch Před rokem +30

    Made this this weekend and it phenomenal! Loved the shaved meat technique - will definitely use that in the future. Also, the build-your-own aspect is always a hit with the kids (2 and 5). That dough recipe, if tweaked a little, would make a killer Sicilian pizza...
    You did it again, Ethan!!

  • @EvanRisk
    @EvanRisk Před 3 měsíci

    So I made this today and... OMG this is so frickin good!

    • @eren3390
      @eren3390 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Turkish food is always the best :)

  • @ichsagnix4127
    @ichsagnix4127 Před rokem +7

    A Döner Kebab is very easy to make. You just need 40kg of meat on a skewer and of course "Der Gerät".

  • @l_combo
    @l_combo Před rokem +5

    yay Andong rocks, glad you got to team up! I love Doners, ironically in Australia we have doner kebabs but less sophisticated but just as religious for late night post drink enjoyment. different sauces and meats but equally tasty in my option but not comparable, they are more in a wrap rather than bread.

  • @undertone2472
    @undertone2472 Před 6 měsíci

    Dude that Herb sauce came out amazing!

  • @pazulay
    @pazulay Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video and I appreciate you trying your best at pronouncing everything but my whole body shivered every time you said dooner. And you said it a lot.

  • @adrianzo6098
    @adrianzo6098 Před rokem +9

    The key for getting that elastic texture of the bread is the flour they use for making this kind of bread, which is called "durum", which basically means type 000 flour, or AAA. It has the highest gluten content, the gluten is basically the "magic ingredient".

    • @TedBarton91
      @TedBarton91 Před rokem +1

      Yeah, that and dough conditioner 😂

  • @TheBlackEternalWings
    @TheBlackEternalWings Před rokem +41

    When I was in Berlin for a study abroad, I primarily lived off of this one place's falafel sandwiches, about $3 for an 8 inch sub that were always freshly fried on homemade loaves with a slightly spicy house sauce. The only thing that was better was this fried veal and cheesy macaroni I had from a high end Austrian restaurant on my second to last day.

    • @louisdouin3996
      @louisdouin3996 Před rokem +1

      Give us the address man

    • @balbock_2555
      @balbock_2555 Před rokem +11

      my god you call Käsespätzle ''cheesy macaroni'', as an austrian i feel insulted... and somewhat humored

    • @TheBlackEternalWings
      @TheBlackEternalWings Před rokem

      @@balbock_2555 couldn't remember the name, it's been several years by this point, and haven't had it since I left. I have traces of Austrian in my blood, but my family doesn't really celebrate it.

    • @Neimonster
      @Neimonster Před rokem +3

      @@balbock_2555 It means "cheesy spätzle" and spätzle is technically a type of pasta. It's really not that outrageous. 😅

    • @andresvalverde5182
      @andresvalverde5182 Před rokem

      @@balbock_2555 As a German i also don't see the connection from Käsespätzle to Macaroni at all. It's like mistaking Beef for chicken.

  • @6spdkeg
    @6spdkeg Před měsícem

    I'm 43 and the best after bar street vendor in my college town (and for some reason, the only one on Welch Ave) , was a Gyro Stand. I was not exactly traditional but it always hit the spot.

  • @vanndycooking
    @vanndycooking Před rokem

    Looks very likely, thanks for sharing, I keep in touch

  • @HarunAlMalik
    @HarunAlMalik Před rokem +3

    I have been searching for a Berlin style döner bread recipe for years. I've gotten close, but you really helped me out.

  • @TheBullyification
    @TheBullyification Před rokem +25

    As a Turk living in NL for several months, soon I'll visit Berlin and try those because it is evolved to a completely different thing than the traditional ones in Turkey. Of course, in my heart nothing could beat the Turkish style and I strongly recommend you to try the traditional styles. In Turkey we generally eat döner with pide or gobit or lavaş. These are all breading types. You should never add sauce, generally just eat döner with only onions with sumac. Also Ayran is a staple drink alongside it.
    Cheers Ethan.

    • @sebastiangio1688
      @sebastiangio1688 Před rokem

      a turk named ethan?

    • @aqirate
      @aqirate Před rokem +8

      @@sebastiangio1688 Cheers were to the youtuber. If you look closely his name is "Ethan Chlebowski" :D

    • @RafiGish
      @RafiGish Před rokem +1

      In what hole in NL do you live that you think you need to go to Berlin for a Döner Kebab?

    • @Kenan-Z
      @Kenan-Z Před rokem

      @@RafiGish What a question! You got me laughing so hard

  • @AMatofFact
    @AMatofFact Před rokem

    Best street food on the planet, hands down. Takes me back to my first eurotrip.

  • @BR279
    @BR279 Před 6 měsíci

    Perhaps one of the things I miss the most from my time living in Germany. The are fantastic!

  • @marianne953
    @marianne953 Před rokem +20

    I don’t usually leave comments online but hands on this is the best recipe there is online, it reminds me the first time eating a
    Döner and it’s been a search for the same taste ever since as I moved country. To be honest it tastes better than my local kebab shop!!! I’ve already told all my friends about this recipe thank you so much for sharing it!

    • @omarbabakarkhail
      @omarbabakarkhail Před rokem

      Check out Andong as well, for the most authentic recipe.

    • @marianne953
      @marianne953 Před rokem

      @@omarbabakarkhail is it that video where he puts the chicken in the oven you’re referring to?

  • @SuperVeeveez
    @SuperVeeveez Před rokem +9

    OMG!!! Yes you did!!! I am forever grateful for this video. It’s been more than 20 yrs since I’ve been to Germany and I can not find a place that will come close to that feeling and flavors 💕💕💕

  • @drewhamilton4103
    @drewhamilton4103 Před 5 měsíci +1

    One trick that I've heard from a friend in the hotel business in India to make more pillowy Naan is to replace some of your water with soda water in your dough. Also other commenters have suggested, a massive amount of steam in the oven is extremely critical

  • @michaelpawelczak5596
    @michaelpawelczak5596 Před rokem

    great video you made me hungry i lived in Germany for a few years playing bball and I would eat a Doner everyday. great inexpensive food that fills you up. I have to try this at home , if it taste the same I might have to open my own Doner shop lol.

  • @JohnNathanShopper
    @JohnNathanShopper Před rokem +4

    Andong! These two are the best collab together

  • @Exiled_Rouge
    @Exiled_Rouge Před rokem +6

    I will never not be amazed at Ethan taking giant bites and attacking every dish like a ravenous beast. A legend.