İskender Kebab
İskender Kebab is a delicious and famous Turkish dish. It consists of thin slices of grilled lamb or beef, served on a bed of bread cubes, and topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted butter. It is usually accompanied by yogurt and sometimes served with roasted peppers or tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lamb or beef thinly sliced
- 4-6 pieces pita bread or lavash
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- roasted peppers optional
- tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to high heat.
- Season the lamb or beef slices with salt and pepper.
- Grill the meat slices for a few minutes on each side until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Alternatively, you can cook them on a hot skillet.
- Once cooked, remove the meat from the grill or skillet and set it aside.
- Cut the pita bread or lavash into bite-sized squares and toast them in the oven until they become crispy. You can brush them with a little olive oil for extra flavor.
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter until melted.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat until warmed through.
- Arrange the toasted bread cubes on a serving platter.
- Place the grilled meat slices on top of the bread cubes.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the meat and bread.
- Pour the warm tomato sauce over the dish, evenly covering the meat and bread.
- Serve İskender Kebab with a side of plain yogurt and optional toppings like roasted peppers or tomatoes.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 41g (14%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 30g (46%)Saturated Fat: 13g (81%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 92mg (31%)Sodium: 992mg (43%)Potassium: 798mg (23%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 616IU (12%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 175mg (18%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
