Iskender Kebap (Authentic Turkish Recipe)
This recipe is easy-to-make and very quick to prepare. If you’ve ever had Turkish food, this homemade dish will bring back all those delicious memories. Try it yourself!
Ingredients
- 4 Green chilies
- 1 piece Pita bread cut into small cubes
- 5 oz Doner kebab meat frozen
- 1 tsp Oil
- 5 slices Tomato
- 2 oz Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Butter
Instructions
Prepare the Butter Sauce:
- In a small pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Continue heating until the butter turns a golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter.
- Once browned, remove from heat and set aside. Keep the butter warm by covering the pan or reheating slightly if needed when it's time to serve.
Roast the Chilis:
- Roast the green chilis over an open flame or in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning them frequently until their skins are charred and blistered, about 3-5 minutes in a pan. Once roasted, set them aside to cool.
Prepare the Doner Kebap Meat:
- If using whole frozen doner kebap meat, slice the doner meat while frozen thinly into strips.
- In a large pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced doner meat to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the meat is crispy and golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Assemble the Iskender Kebap:
- On a serving plate or cast-iron plate, arrange the pita bread cubes in the center. Place the tomato slices on one side of the plate and a large scoop of unsweetened yogurt on the other.
- Lay the roasted chilis and the crispy doner kebap meat on top of the pita bread.
Finish and Serve:
- Drizzle the prepared warm butter sauce over the doner kebap and pita bread to soak in the flavors.
- Serve immediately while everything is hot and enjoy!
Notes
Doner Meat: Frozen doner kebap meat is widely available at specialty and international stores. You can also use refrigerated doner meat too.
Keto-Friendly: To make this dish keto-friendly, substitute the pita for keto bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 797kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 36gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 9gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1477IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 3mg
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