World Flavors Cookbook

İskender Kebab

Thinly sliced döner lamb layered over torn pide bread, drenched in rich tomato sauce and sizzling browned butter, served with creamy yogurt.

Cuisine: Turkey

Ingredients

• 600g thinly sliced lamb (döner style)
• 2 fresh pide breads, torn into bite-sized pieces
• Tomato sauce: 400g crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp butter, salt
• 150g butter for the final sizzle
• 1 cup thick Turkish yogurt
• Grilled peppers and tomatoes for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté the sliced lamb in a pan until browned and slightly crispy at the edges.
2. Simmer the tomato sauce in a small pan until thickened.
3. Place the torn pide bread on a large serving platter.
4. Layer the meat over the bread, then pour the hot tomato sauce over the meat.
5. Melt the remaining butter until it bubbles and turns slightly brown, then pour it sizzling over the entire dish.
6. Serve immediately with yogurt on the side and grilled vegetables.