Best Doner Sauce Recipes - All Tastes German (2024)

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A doner would be incomplete without an authentic doner kebab sauce. In this recipe post, I'll show you the three recipes for the most popular doner sauces: creamy white yogurt garlic sauce, spicy red sauce, and flavorful green mint sauce.

Have you ever had a doner kebab? If you haven't, you're missing out. A doner kebab sandwich is a Turkish-German dish that consists of meat cooked on a spit and served on a pita or flatbread. The meat is usually lamb or chicken, but can also be beef.

If you are looking for the authentic German-Turkish doner fixings, check out these recipes for chicken doner, doner bread, and the authentic doner spice blend.

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  • Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • Green Mint Sauce
  • Red Doner Sauce
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Recipe

Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce

What would a doner be without the famous yogurt garlic sauce? With this creamy garlic yogurt sauce, you can add some zing to your food! It's flavorful and delicious; you'll love it.

  • Greek yogurt
  • mayonnaise
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • dill
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • sugar
  • salt
  • pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

Green Mint Sauce

Adding some spicy green mint sauce on your doner sandwich makes it even more delicious and exciting. The perfect way to add a little spice to your life!

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  • fresh mint or dried mint plus olive oil
  • cilantro
  • Serrano pepper
  • garlic
  • water
  • Greek yogurt
  • salt

See recipe card for quantities.

Red Doner Sauce

Add some heat to your doner with this creamy, spicy red sauce! Not only is this the perfect flavor sensation for doner kebab, but it's also great for dipping, grilling, and marinating.

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  • Greek yogurt 5%
  • salad cream
  • sour cream
  • tomato ketchup
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • paprika powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground coriander
  • ground cumin
  • dried dill
  • dried parsley
  • Pul Biber

See recipe card for quantities.

Serving Suggestions

Doner sauces are obviously used for doner kebabs, but also for Greek gyros and Middle-Eastern specialties. However, these aromatic sauces can be also used to add flavor to a variety of other dishes.

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BBQ - Doner sauces complement any type of grilled meat or fish.

Dips - Because the sauces are quite thick, they can also be used as a dip. They go great with tortilla or pita chips.

Dressing - These sauces make wonderful dressings that are healthy and free of artificial ingredients when thinned with water or buttermilk.

Equipment

To make these recipes, you only need a few kitchen utensils.

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • small bowls

Storage

The sauces can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, covered.

Recipe

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Doner Sauces - 3 Classic Sauces for Doner

Angela Schofield

These three doner sauces are the classic accompaniment to an authentic German-Turkish doner.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Gravies &, Sauces

Cuisine German

Servings 8 portions

Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients

Doner Herb Sauce aka Doner Mint Sauce

  • ½ bunch mint or ½ tbsp. dried mint plus 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ bunch cilantro
  • 1 Serrano pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2-3 tbsp. water
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 pinch of salt

Doner Yogurt Sauce

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ lemon
  • 2 tsp. dill fresh, finely chopped
  • 3 tsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Red Doner Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt 5%
  • ½ cup salad cream i.e. Miracle Whip
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. paprika powder
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp. ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. dried dill
  • ½ tsp. dried parsley
  • ½ tsp. Pul Biber optional

Instructions

Doner Herb Sauce aka Doner Mint Sauce

  • Cut the Serrano pepper in half. Remove the seeds for a milder sauce or leave them in for a spicier sauce.

  • Cut the halves into small pieces.

  • Blend the Serrano peppers, garlic cloves, cilantro, and mint in a blender with the water until smooth.

  • Add the Greek yogurt and the herb mixture to a small bowl, mix well and salt to taste.

  • Refrigerate covered for at least 1 hour before serving.

Doner Yogurt Sauce

  • Add yogurt, mayonnaise, the juice of half of alemon and olive oil to a bowl and mix well.

  • Finely chop dill, parsley, and garlic and add tothe mixture.

  • Stir well and season with a pinch of salt,pepper and sugar.

  • Cover and place into the fridge for at least one hour before serving.

Red Doner Sauce

  • Peel the garlic and press the garlic cloves into a medium-sized bowl.

  • Add all the other ingredients to the bowl and mix well.

  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, covered.

Notes

One portion equals one eighth of each sauce per person.

Nutrition

Yield: 1PortionCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 10g

Keyword authentic, easy

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  1. Carol says

    Hi Angela,
    The Doner Yogurt Sauce calls for half a lemon - would that be the juice or the zest?
    I rarely buy mint and my grocery store didn't sell bunches of it so I bought a plant. About how much chopped mint should be added to the Mint Sauce?
    Thanks in advance.
    Carol

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    • Angela Schofield says

      Hi Carol, it´s the juice of half of the lemon but you could add some zest if you love the taste. The sauces are very adjustable and you might want to experiment and adjust to your preference. I love that you bought a plant, I should do the same. Mint is so expensive in the store and many times my grocer does not carry it. I would use about 1-2 tablespoons of chopped mint. The intensity of the flavor can be very different depending on the plant and you might want to adjust here too. I hope you will post of photo of your wonderful creation in our Facebook group. Have a wonderful day! Angela

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Best Doner Sauce Recipes - All Tastes German (2024)

FAQs

What sauce is best for doner kebab? ›

Garlic Sauce: The creamy, garlicky flavour of the sauce pairs perfectly with the bold, spiced flavour of the meat. You can either make your own garlic sauce or buy it pre-made from the grocery store. Chili Sauce: If you're a fan of spicy food, chili sauce is a great choice for pairing with doner kebab meat.

What sauce is in German doner kebab? ›

SAUCE

Garlic. Spicy. Yogurt. sauces come from around the world.

What makes German doner different? ›

Turkish and German doner kebabs are both made with thinly sliced meat that is cooked on a vertical rotisserie, but there are some key differences between the two dishes. Meat: Turkish doner kebabs are traditionally made with lamb or beef, while German doner kebabs are often made with chicken or turkey.

What is doner sauce made of? ›

Doner Yogurt Sauce

Add yogurt, mayonnaise, the juice of half of alemon and olive oil to a bowl and mix well. Finely chop dill, parsley, and garlic and add tothe mixture. Stir well and season with a pinch of salt,pepper and sugar. Cover and place into the fridge for at least one hour before serving.

What is the Holy Trinity of kebab sauces? ›

Lastly, and most importantly, the holy trinity of sauces – garlic, BBQ and chilli.”

What is the most common sauce on a kebab? ›

After the tzatziki sauce, the tahini sauce is probably the second most common option at most gyro and kebab places.

What is special about German doner kebab? ›

Products. In the UK, the chain uses beef and chicken meat imported from Germany to "maintain consistency and quality", with their waffle toasted bread also imported from Germany. The chain stated in 2015, its meat is 100% Halal.

What is a German doner called? ›

In German, it is spelled Döner Kebab; the sandwich is often called ein Döner.

What's the difference between a gyro and a German doner? ›

The main difference between döner and gyros has to do with the meat. Döner meat is made from lamb or pork, while gyros meat is usually made from lamb or chicken. The meat isn't the only difference, though. How the meat is prepared is also different!

Why does doner meat taste so good? ›

A carefully selected combination of spices is used in the preparation of doner meat to create its distinct flavour. From cumin to paprika, each spice is added in just the right amount to create a flavour that is both rich and well-rounded.

What's the difference between Donair and döner? ›

Despite their similarities, they have some key differences: Döner: Originated in Turkey and is made with marinated meat (typically beef or lamb) that is cooked on a vertical rotisserie and sliced to order. Donair: A popular dish in Canada that is similar to döner but made with a sweeter sauce.

Is döner Turkish or German? ›

While it's hard to determine exactly who sold the first kebab in Germany, the title was eventually given by the Association of Turkish Döner Products in Europe to a man named Kadir Nurman, who set up a döner stand across from Berlin's Bahnhof Zoo in 1972.

Why is döner unhealthy? ›

Health Benefits of Doner Kebab

Many individuals believe that doner kebab is unhealthy due to its high-calorie content. Because you don't know what the sellers use to prepare doner kebabs on the street, they could be unhealthy. Eating a large doner kebab with too much mayonnaise and cheese will also be unhealthy.

How do you make kebab sauce? ›

Make the sauce: Combine the smashed garlic paste, mayonnaise, Greek style yogurt, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, za'atar, and dried oregano flakes in a small bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Use in kebabs, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, as a dip, etc.

What is German döner made of? ›

Döner is (usually) chicken or veal roasted on a vertical spit, then shaved away and served in a bun with crunchy cabbage, various fresh vegetables, and one of several different sauces.

What is traditionally in a doner kebab? ›

Classic döner kebab, et döner, consists of a heavily seasoned mixture of beef and lamb that is pureed into a paste, shaped into a log, and finally slow-roasted for hours on a vertical spit to juicy perfection. (Tail fat is often added to the meat mixture to keep it juicy and moist while it roasts.)

What is red kebab sauce made of? ›

A mild – medium hot sauce made with Red Bell Peppers, Red Scotch bonnet Chillies (8%), Red onion, Passatta, Garlic, White Wine Vinegar, Olive Oil, Mint, Basil, Spices & Himalayan pink salt.

What is kebab white sauce made of? ›

For the White Sauce
  1. For the White Sauce.
  2. 12 cup mayonnaise.
  3. 2 12 tablespoons garlic powder.
  4. 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
  5. 12 teaspoon salt.
  6. For the Red Chili Sauce.
  7. 12 cup chili sauce.
  8. 3 tablespoons white vinegar.

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