Iskender Kebap
A classic Turkish dish featuring thinly sliced beef served over cubes of pide bread. It's topped with a rich tomato sauce, a side of cool yogurt, and a final drizzle of hot melted butter. This home-friendly version simplifies the process while capturing the traditional flavors.
Ett originalrecept av Forkin
- Total tid
- 45 min
- Portioner
- 4
- Svårighetsgrad
- Medel
Allergeninformation: kan innehålla gluten och mjölk. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.
Förberedelser
Ingredienser
meat
- 500 gbeef sirloin steak, very thinly sliced
- 2 mskolive oil
- 1 tsksalt
- 0,5 tskblack pepper, freshly ground
tomato sauce
- 2 mskunsalted butter
- 2 msktomato paste
- 240 mlwater
- 1 tskpaprika
assembly
- 2 stpide bread, cut into 2-3 cm cubes
- 240 gplain yogurt, thick or greek-style
garnish
- 4 mskunsalted butter
- 2 sttomato, halved(valfritt)
- 2 stlong green pepper, whole(valfritt)
Utrustning
small_pan · small_saucepan · tongs · large_skillet · cutting_board · knife · whisk
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 1
Season the thinly sliced beef with salt and black pepper.
Cirka 5 min
Kockens tips: For easier slicing, place the beef steak in the freezer for 20-30 minutes until it's firm but not frozen solid.
- 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter for the sauce. Stir in the tomato paste and paprika and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Cirka 2 min
- 3
Whisk the water into the saucepan to create a smooth sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Keep warm.
Cirka 10 min
- 4
While the sauce simmers, lightly toast the cubed pide bread in a large, dry skillet over medium heat until just crisp. Remove and set aside.
Cirka 5 min
Kockens tips: Alternatively, you can spread the bread on a baking sheet and toast in a 180°C (350°F) oven for 5-7 minutes.
- 5
In the same large skillet, cook the halved tomatoes and whole green peppers over medium-high heat until lightly charred on all sides. Set aside for garnish.
Cirka 5 min
- 6
Add the olive oil to the skillet. Working in batches, add the sliced beef and sauté quickly for 1-2 minutes until just cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cirka 3 min
Kockens tips: Cooking in batches ensures the meat sears nicely rather than steaming.
- 7
To assemble, divide the toasted pide cubes among four serving plates.
Cirka 1 min
- 8
Arrange a generous layer of the cooked beef slices over the pide bread.
Cirka 1 min
- 9
Spoon the warm tomato sauce over the beef, allowing it to soak into the bread below.
Cirka 1 min
- 10
Place a large dollop of yogurt on the side of each plate and garnish with the charred tomato and pepper.
Cirka 1 min
- 11
In a small pan, melt the butter for the garnish over medium-high heat until it is hot and foaming.
Cirka 1 min
- 12
Immediately pour the hot butter over the meat and sauce, and serve right away.
Kockens tips: The sizzle from the hot butter is a classic part of the dish's presentation.
Håll det gott
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, keeping the yogurt separate if possible.
Reheat the meat and sauce mixture gently in a pan or microwave; do not reheat the yogurt or assembled bread.