Kapsalon

Kapsalon

Kapsalon is a layered fast-food dish combining crispy fries, succulent doner meat, melted cheese, and a fresh salad topped with flavorful sauces. This satisfying and hearty meal blends textures and flavors for a delicious Dutch-Turkish fusion experience.

Lamb

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

2

Originating from Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Kapsalon has quickly become a beloved street food combining elements of Turkish and Dutch cuisines. The dish's name translates to "barbershop," as it was originally created for a barber craving a quick, filling meal. It's an indulgent fusion of crispy fries layered with savory doner meat, topped with melted cheese, and finished with a vibrant fresh salad. The crispy fries provide a crunchy base that contrasts beautifully with the tender, well-seasoned doner meat strips. The melted gouda cheese adds a creamy, slightly nutty richness which ties the flavors together delightfully. The fresh salad, with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, offers a refreshing brightness and balances the richness. Kapsalon pairs wonderfully with garlic sauce and hot sauce, enhancing its bold flavor profile and adding a kick of zest. It's perfect as a casual dinner for sharing or a satisfying late-night snack. For those wanting to customize, adding olives, jalapenos, or red onion in the salad boosts flavor complexity and texture variety.

Ingredients

  • 250 gram Fries
  • 500 gram Doner Meat
  • Topping Garlic sauce
  • Topping Hotsauce
  • 1 bulb Lettuce
  • 1 Tomato
  • 3 rd Cucumber
  • 100 gram Gouda cheese

Instructions

Begin by cutting the doner meat into thin, juicy strips. Heat a splash of oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the meat strips for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until they turn golden and are cooked through. Simultaneously, bake the fries in a deep fryer until they're beautifully golden brown and crisp. Once ready, spread the fries evenly in a baking dish, ensuring they cover the entire surface for a perfect base layer. Next, layer the cooked doner meat generously over the fries, spreading it out to cover every corner. Then, sprinkle a thick layer of Gouda cheese evenly over the meat; grated cheese works well to ensure even melting. Place the dish in a preheated oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts into a bubbly, gooey topping. Meanwhile, finely chop the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber to create a fresh and vibrant salad. For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding chopped olives, jalapenos, and thinly sliced red onion. Once the cheese is perfectly melted, remove the dish from the oven and top it with the fresh salad mixture. Serve immediately alongside generous dollops of garlic sauce and a drizzle of hot sauce for a deliciously balanced and flavorful meal.

Quick Info

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2