Main Course

Iskender Kebab

Name: Iskender Kebab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 porcije
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 4 kom pita bread cut into 2.5cm squares; 500 g döner meat pre-cooked; 2 žlica tomato paste; 400 g canned crushed tomato; 0,5 šalica water; 2 žlica butter; 0,5 žličica red pepper flakes; 1 žličica salt; 0,5 žličica black pepper; 4 žlica butter melted; 1 šalica plain yogurt; 1 kom tomato sliced; 1 kom green pepper sliced

Iskender Kebab is a classic Turkish dish featuring thinly sliced lamb or beef döner meat, served over pieces of pita bread. It's generously topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted butter, and often accompanied by yogurt and grilled vegetables. This recipe focuses on assembling the dish with pre-cooked döner meat for a quicker preparation.

Izvorni recept autora Forkin

Ukupno vrijeme: 30 min
Porcije: 4
Težina: Srednje

Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati gluten i mlijeko. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.

Priprema

Sastojci

4 kompita bread, cut into 2.5cm squares
500 gdöner meat, pre-cooked

sauce

2 žlicatomato paste
400 gcanned crushed tomato
0,5 šalicawater
2 žlicabutter
0,5 žličicared pepper flakes
1 žličicasalt
0,5 žličicablack pepper

topping

4 žlicabutter, melted

side

1 šalicaplain yogurt

garnish

1 komtomato, sliced
1 komgreen pepper, sliced

Oprema

saucepan · baking sheet · skillet · knife

Postupak

Korak po korak

1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the pita bread squares in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: Ensure the pita pieces are in a single layer for even crisping.
2
Bake the pita bread for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly toasted and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
Oko 7 min
Napomena kuhara: Watch closely to prevent burning.
3
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: Cooking the tomato paste helps deepen its flavor.
4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Oko 7 min
Napomena kuhara: Adjust seasonings to your preference.
5
While the sauce simmers, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the döner meat and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly browned.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: If the meat is frozen, thaw it completely before cooking.
6
To assemble, divide the toasted pita bread among four serving plates. Top the pita with a generous layer of the cooked döner meat.
Oko 1 min
7
Spoon the hot tomato sauce over the meat and pita bread. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each serving.
Oko 1 min
8
Serve immediately with a dollop of plain yogurt on the side, and garnish with sliced tomato and green pepper.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: For an authentic touch, lightly grill the tomato and green pepper slices before serving.

Pravilno čuvanje

Čuvanje

Store leftover Iskender Kebab components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Podgrijavanje

Reheat the meat and sauce gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Re-toast pita bread if desired. Do not reheat the entire assembled dish.