Homemade Turkish Iskender Kebab
Ingredients
- 300g ground meat
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- Red pepper powder (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tomato
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Base
- Pide bread
- 3 tbsp butter
Preparation
Prepare the meat mixture at least 4 hours in advance or preferably in the morning by mixing the ground meat, yogurt, and spices well, shaping it into a roll with plastic wrap, and freezing it
When ready to cook, slice the frozen meat mixture thinly and fry it in oil until cooked
Cut the pide bread into thin slices and heat it in a pan until warm, then place it on a plate
For the sauce, heat the oil and tomato paste in a pot until fragrant, then add the garlic and grated tomato, followed by water, and simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened
Add the fried meat on top of the warmed bread
Pour the prepared sauce over the meat and bread
Melt the butter and drizzle it over the top before serving
Notes
If tırnak pide is unavailable, use regular pide bread
Afiyet olsun, enjoy your meal
