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İskender Kebab

Name: İskender Kebab
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 700 g Lamb (thinly sliced); 400 g Pide flatbread; 400 ml Tomato passata; 120 g Butter; 300 ml Thick yoghurt; 1 piece Onion; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Red pepper paste; 1 tsp Oregano; 2 pieces Green peppers (to serve); 40 ml Vegetable oil; To taste Salt and pepper

İskender Kebab is a classic Turkish main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Lamb (thinly sliced), Pide flatbread, Tomato passata, Butter, Thick yoghurt, Onion, Garlic, Red pepper paste, Oregano, Green peppers (to serve) and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Turkish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Lahmacun.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Lamb (thinly sliced)700 g
Pide flatbread400 g
Tomato passata400 ml
Butter120 g
Thick yoghurt300 ml
Onion1 piece
Garlic3 cloves
Red pepper paste1 tbsp
Oregano1 tsp
Green peppers (to serve)2 pieces
Vegetable oil40 ml
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🔪 Prep

Slice the lamb very thin, season it and leave it twenty minutes.

Step 2🍳 Fry

Fry the onion and garlic in oil, add the pepper paste and warm it a minute.

Step 3

Add the passata and oregano and cook the sauce fifteen minutes to thicken it.

Step 4

Cut the pide into cubes and dry them in the oven at 180 °C for eight minutes.

Step 5

Sear the lamb slices over a very high flame in batches, a minute and a half each.

Step 6

Spread the bread on the plates, spoon over some of the sauce, then the meat and the rest of the sauce.

Step 7✨ Serve

Melt the butter until it sizzles and pour it over the meat. Put the yoghurt at the side and serve with fried peppers.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

İskender Kebab carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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