Kapsalon
Kapsalon is a popular fast-food dish originating from Rotterdam, consisting of a layer of french fries topped with döner kebab or shawarma meat, melted Gouda cheese, a salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, and finished with garlic sauce and sambal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g French fries(frozen or homemade)
- 250 g Döner kebab or shawarma meat(cooked and thinly sliced)
- 150 g Gouda cheese(shredded)
- 1 cup Lettuce(shredded)
- 1 medium Tomato(diced)
- 0.5 small Red onion(thinly sliced)
- 4 tbsp Garlic sauce(store-bought or homemade)
- 1-2 tsp Sambal oelek(or to taste)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven or air fryer according to the french fry package instructions. Cook the french fries until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 10-15 minutes - 2
While the fries are cooking, gently warm the döner kebab or shawarma meat in a pan with a tablespoon of olive oil until heated through. If using raw meat, cook it thoroughly.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 3
In an oven-safe dish or a foil container, spread the hot french fries evenly. Top with the warmed döner meat.
💡 Tip: Use a deep dish to contain all the layers. - 4
Sprinkle the shredded Gouda cheese generously over the meat and fries. Place the dish under a broiler or in a hot oven (around 200°C/400°F) for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 2-3 minutes - 5
Remove from the heat. Top the melted cheese with a generous portion of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
💡 Tip: Ensure the salad ingredients are fresh and crisp. - 6
Drizzle with garlic sauce and sambal oelek. Serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Adjust the amount of sambal to your spice preference.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The key to a good kapsalon is the balance of textures and flavors.
- ✓Use good quality döner meat for the best taste.
- ✓Don't skip the final broiling step; it melds the flavors together.
- ✓Kapsalon is a hearty meal, often shared.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Some variations use chicken shawarma or falafel for a vegetarian option.
- Different sauces like sriracha or a yogurt-based sauce can be used.