Tombik Döner (Turkish Round Bread Doner)
Tombik Döner (Turkish Round Bread Doner) is a famous Turkish street food featuring round, fluffy bread filled with thinly sliced, spiced doner meat. This sandwich is typically served with fresh vegetables, yogurt sauce, and a sprinkle of sumac for extra flavor.The meat is seasoned with a special blend of Turkish spices and cooked until tender and juicy.
The round bread, known as “tombik ekmek,” is soft on the inside with a slightly crispy crust, making it the perfect pocket for the flavorful filling. This dish Tombik Döner (Turkish Round Bread Doner) is an excellent choice for a quick, hearty meal with authentic Turkish flavors.
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15 minutes
20 minutes
Main Course
2
Tombik Döner (Turkish Round Bread Doner)
Ingredients
– 2 round bread rolls (tombik ekmek) – 300g beef or chicken doner meat (thinly sliced) – 1 tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp paprika – ½ tsp cumin – ½ tsp black pepper – ½ tsp salt – ½ tsp garlic powder – ½ onion (thinly sliced) – 1 tomato (sliced) – ¼ cup shredded lettuce – ¼ cup yogurt sauce or garlic sauce – ½ tsp sumac (optional) – Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Doner Meat: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced doner meat and season with paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir well and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the meat is lightly crispy.
2. Toast the Bread: Cut the round bread rolls in half but do not separate them completely.Lightly toast them on a dry pan or in the oven for a few minutes until warm and slightly crispy.
3. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a thin layer of yogurt sauce inside the bread. Add shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and onions.
4. Add the Doner Meat: Fill the bread with the seasoned doner meat. Sprinkle sumac over the onions for extra flavor.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your homemade Tombik Döner!
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