Iskender Kebab (İskender)
2019-07-09- Cuisine: Turkish
- Skill Level: Intermediate
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- Yield : 3-4 plate
- Servings : 3-4
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 20m
- Ready In : 30m
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Iskender kebab is one of the most delicious and well-known meat dishes in Turkey. You can make this delicious Iskender Kebap at home; thin slices of lamb or beef in tomato based sauce, served over pide bread with yoghurt and bulgur pilaf.
Ingredients
- 500g. lamb or beef tenderloin
- Salt and pepper
- Butter
- 2 round pita breads
- 2tbsp olive oil
- For tomato sauce:
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 2tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp butter
- Some water
- Salt
Method
Step 1
Cover the tenderloin in plastic wrap and leave in the freezer overnight.
Step 2
The next day remove from the fridge 30 minutes before cutting.
Step 3
Cut it as thin as possible.
Step 4
Then cook the meat with butter in a large skillet (be careful not to over-cook). Add salt and pepper.
Step 5
While the meat is cooking you can prepare the Iskender plate.
Step 6
Warm pita with olive oil on the grill on both sides and keep warm. Cut pita into bite-sized squares.
Step 7
For the tomato sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan, Add tomato paste, tomato puree, salt. Add the water then bring to the boil. Then gently simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Place the warm pita bread slices in a plate.
Step 9
Spread the cooked slices of the meat over the pide bread and pour over the tomato sauce.
Step 10
Place the bulgur pilaf at one side and a plain yoghurt at the other side.
Step 11
You can garnish with the grilled tomatoes and chili peppers. Serve immediately. Enjoy!