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Three doner kebab sauces on a wooden board in small glass bowls: mint sauce, garlic yogurt sauce, red sauce.

Doner Sauces - 3 Classic Sauces for Doner

Angela Schofield
These three doner sauces are the classic accompaniment to an authentic German-Turkish doner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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
  • ⅛ 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