Dutch Kapsalon

Kapsalon is a Rotterdam-born takeaway dish that layers fries, shawarma-style meat, melted cheese, fresh salad, garlic sauce, and sambal.

Oven fries and quick-seared spiced chicken make a practical home version, finished under the broiler before the cold salad and sauces go on.

Add the salad only after broiling so it stays crisp against the hot fries, chicken, and cheese.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately in shallow trays with extra garlic sauce and sambal at the table.

Recipe Notes

Prepare the sauce and salad ahead, but assemble only as much kapsalon as you plan to eat right away.

Dutch Kapsalon

Rotterdam-style loaded fries with spiced chicken, melted Gouda, fresh salad, garlic sauce, and sambal.

Servings 4 servings

Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Large rimmed baking sheet
• Large skillet
• Four small ovenproof trays or one baking dish
• Mixing bowl
• Broiler

Ingredients

 

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Fries and Chicken

• 2 lb russet potatoes cut into fries
• 3 tbsp neutral oil divided
• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into irregular strips
• 2 tsp shawarma spice blend
• 1 tsp fine salt divided
• 8 oz Gouda cheese coarsely grated

Salad and Sauces

• 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 medium tomatoes sliced
• 1 medium cucumber sliced
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic finely grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp sambal oelek

Instructions

 

Bake the Fries:

• Heat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and half the salt. Spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once, until browned and crisp at the edges.

Cook the Chicken:

• Toss the chicken with shawarma spice and remaining salt. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet and cook the chicken in batches for 7 to 9 minutes until browned and cooked through.
• Mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice for the garlic sauce.

Assemble:

• Divide fries among ovenproof trays, add chicken, and cover with Gouda. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
• Top with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Drizzle with garlic sauce and sambal and serve at once.

Notes

• Keep the broiler-safe trays at least 6 inches from the heat source.
• Chicken should reach 165 F (74 C).

Nutrition

Calories: 830kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 48gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1160mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g

Calories: 830kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Dutch

Keyword: Dutch Kapsalon, Loaded Fries