My “to eat” list whenever I go abroad is always a challenge to complete, but as long as I manage to cross a few off my list, I’m content. This list is usually a mad spattering of foods and always contains some kind of street food. Yesterday’s falafel is a perfect example, but a Döner Kebab may be one of my favorite street foods. In my mind, the perfect version of this sandwich only exists in the wee hours of the morning after several drinks. Whether you are calling it a night, or going from bar to bar, a late night kebab has always allowed me the pleasure of waking up the next morning with no ill effects of the previous evenings events.
Döner kebab with fries
Much like the falafel, this is a messy sandwich with ingredients and toppings piled on top. The classic way to serve this is wrapped in a cone of wax paper (or tossed into a bag), with fries stuffed on top of it. You can already likely see the appeal of such a meal after a night out.
As with any street food, hundreds of variants exist, but the most basic version consists of sliced of lamb wrapped in a flat bread or stuffed into the pocket of pita bread. It is very similar to a gyro or a shawarma. A choice of a harissa sauce (spicy) or a sauce blanche (a tangy yogurt sauce) is generally offered. Other ingredients, like onions, peppers, and lettuce, are sometimes added.
It may be the greatest late-night food I have ever eaten. I have no idea why it hasn’t caught on in the US yet. All of Europe, the Mid-East, and North Africa already seem to be on board with this delicious sandwich. Actually, I hope it doesn’t get too popular, because then I couldn’t use it as excuse to travel…
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