A variation on the döner kebab known as a Donair was introduced in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in the early 1970s. A restaurant called King of Donair claims to have been the first to serve this version in 1973.
The meat in this version of the döner kebab (Halifax donair, as it is sometimes referred to) is sliced from a loaf cooked on a vertical spit, made from a combination of ground beef, flour or bread crumbs, and various spices, while the sauce is made from evaporated milk, sugar, vinegar, and sometimes garlic. The meat and sauce are served rolled in pita bread with diced tomato and onion. This version is generally so packed with ingredients, that the pita is almost there for ceremonial purposes; the pita of any true Haligonian donair will be so soaked in sauce that attempts to pick it up will be fruitless.
This version of the donair is very popular across Canada, with many fast food pizza restaurants also featuring donairs on the menu.
Anyone going to the Maritimes has GOT to try King of Donair. Awesome!
There is also a Pizza Delight in Bridlewood (a maritime pizza chain) Their donairs are awesome. Also Amin's Donair on 7th Ave Dowtown that I have mentioned before.
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