Iskender Kebab with Yogurt Sauce

Name: Iskender Kebab with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 g thinly sliced beef (doner meat style); 2 pieces pide bread; 800 g crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 100 g butter; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground sweet paprika; 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional); 500 g plain Greek yogurt; 2 pieces tomatoes (for grilling); 2 pieces green peppers (for grilling); null to taste salt; null to taste freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 10m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Iskender Kebab is an iconic Turkish dish originating from the city of Bursa. It consists of thinly sliced, seasoned meat, toasted pide bread cubes, a rich tomato sauce, and creamy yogurt, all drizzled with hot butter and paprika oil. This recipe brings the authentic flavors of Turkey to your home, guaranteeing a hearty and unforgettable meal.

Steps

Bread and Yogurt

Cut the pide bread into approximately 2x2 cm (0.8x0.8 inch) cubes. In a pan, toast the bread cubes in a little oil until golden brown, then set aside. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with 2 cloves of minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

Prepare the Meat

In a large pan or wok, over high heat, sear the thinly sliced beef in batches with a little oil until nicely browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano. Keep warm.

Tomato Sauce

In another pan, melt 20 g (0.7 oz) of butter. Add the remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and sweet paprika. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Grilled Vegetables

Halve the tomatoes and green peppers. Grill them in a grill pan or oven until slightly charred and tender.

Assemble and Serve

Arrange the toasted bread cubes on the bottom of a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the hot tomato sauce. Place the seared meat on top. Add a large spoonful of garlic yogurt to one side of the plate. Garnish with the grilled tomatoes and peppers.

Butter Drizzle

In a small saucepan, melt 80 g (2.8 oz) of butter. Once the butter is melted and foamy, remove from heat and stir in the chili flakes (if using). Immediately drizzle this hot butter sauce over the entire Iskender kebab. Serve immediately!

	Per 100g	Per Serving 450g
Calories	280 kcal	1260 kcal
Protein	18g	81g
Fat	18g	81g
Carbohydrate	12g	54g
Fiber	1g	4.5g
Sugar	3g	13.5g

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Iskender Kebab with Yogurt Sauce

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

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ingredients

Steps

Bread and Yogurt

Prepare the Meat

Tomato Sauce

Grilled Vegetables

Assemble and Serve

Butter Drizzle

Extra Tips

► For even more flavor, marinate the meat overnight with a little oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

► Instead of pide bread, you can use other thick, soft flatbreads, but pide provides the authentic taste.

► Prepare the butter drizzle just before serving to ensure it's hot when poured over the kebab.

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