Authentic Kapsalon Recipe Rotterdam, Netherlands

Filling, practical, and influenced by various national cuisines, kapsalon is a perfect example of how culinary traditions from different sides of the world can create a favorite meal. This dish undoubtedly qualifies as fast food, and one portion contains roughly 1800 calories. The preparation of kapsalon starts with preparing potato fries — frieten (Flemish) or patat (Dutch) — which can be deep-fried, oven-baked or made in a fryer. The fries are lightly salted and arranged on the bottom of a disposable metal food container. Then, a portion of shawarma meat is layered on top of the fries. Shawarma is a Middle-Eastern specialty usually made with spiced lamb meat, although the Dutch version rather uses beef, veal, chicken, and even pork. Typically, shawarma is grilled on vertical rotating metal skewers. However, for homemade preparation, it is suggested to cook the meat in a skillet. Next comes the cheese, preferably real Dutch Gouda cheese with ... Read more