🇹🇷 Turkey recipe
Iskender Kebab
One of Turkey's most celebrated dishes originating from Bursa, Iskender Kebab features thinly sliced doner lamb layered over cubed pide bread, drenched in rich tomato sauce, accompanied by creamy yogurt, and finished with a generous drizzle of sizzling browned butter. It is a dish of bold, layered flavors.
Prep40 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves4
Difficultyhard
Ingredients
- 500g boneless lamb leg, very thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 medium onion, grated (juice reserved)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 rounds of pide bread or thick flatbread
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 150ml warm water (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
- 60g unsalted butter (for browning)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 2 long green peppers (sivri biber), roasted
- 2 medium tomatoes, halved and roasted
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 45 g
- Fat
- 30 g
