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Iskender Kebap
Iskender Kebap is a classic Turkish dish, often described as 'doner kebap with tomato sauce and butter'. It features thinly sliced lamb or beef doner meat laid over pieces of toasted pita bread, generously topped with a rich tomato sauce, a dollop of creamy yogurt, and a final drizzle of sizzling melted butter, often infused with red pepper flakes. It's a hearty and flavorful meal, perfect for a special dinner.
#Turkish
#Kebap
#Iskender
#Lamb
#Beef
#Mediterranean
#Dinner
#Hearty
#Tomato Sauce
#Yogurt
Sizzling Doner Meat
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Turkish
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
45g
Protein
55g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Rich Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Layering the Dish
Instructions
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- Prepare the tomato sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sautรฉ minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.20m
Preview20mPreviewPrepare the tomato sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sautรฉ minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. - Prepare the pita bread: Cut the pita bread into 1-inch squares. Lightly toast the pita pieces in a dry pan or oven until slightly crispy but still soft inside. This helps them absorb the sauce without becoming soggy.5m
Preview5mPreviewPrepare the pita bread: Cut the pita bread into 1-inch squares. Lightly toast the pita pieces in a dry pan or oven until slightly crispy but still soft inside. This helps them absorb the sauce without becoming soggy. - Prepare the meat: If using pre-cooked doner meat, gently reheat it in a pan. If using raw thinly sliced meat, quickly pan-fry or grill until cooked through and slightly crispy.10mPreview10mPreviewPrepare the meat: If using pre-cooked doner meat, gently reheat it in a pan. If using raw thinly sliced meat, quickly pan-fry or grill until cooked through and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the Iskender Kebap: Arrange a generous layer of toasted pita bread squares on a serving plate. Top the pita with a layer of the hot, thinly sliced meat.2m
Preview2mPreviewAssemble the Iskender Kebap: Arrange a generous layer of toasted pita bread squares on a serving plate. Top the pita with a layer of the hot, thinly sliced meat. - Spoon the hot tomato sauce generously over the meat and pita. Ensure all components are well-coated with the rich sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewSpoon the hot tomato sauce generously over the meat and pita. Ensure all components are well-coated with the rich sauce. - Place a large dollop of plain yogurt on one side of the assembled dish.1m
Preview1mPreviewPlace a large dollop of plain yogurt on one side of the assembled dish. - Prepare the butter drizzle: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly browned (be careful not to burn).2m
Preview2mPreviewPrepare the butter drizzle: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly browned (be careful not to burn). - Immediately pour the hot, sizzling butter over the entire dish, especially over the meat and sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!1m
Preview1mPreviewImmediately pour the hot, sizzling butter over the entire dish, especially over the meat and sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!
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