Description
Iskender Kebab is a traditional Turkish dish consisting of thinly sliced doner meat served over warm pita bread, topped with a rich tomato sauce and sizzling melted butter, accompanied by a side of cold thick yogurt. The combination of hot and cold ingredients creates a delectable contrast that makes this dish a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Doner Kebab
- 400g doner meat, thinly sliced
- 2 pieces of pita bread, warmed
For the Sauce
- 1 cup thick yogurt, cold
- 1 cup tomato sauce, hot
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Warm the Pita Bread: Warm the pita bread either in a toaster oven or on a hot skillet until soft and pliable. Place each warmed pita bread on a serving plate.
- Prepare the Doner Meat: Thinly slice the doner meat and arrange it evenly over the warmed pita bread on each plate.
- Add Tomato Sauce: Spoon hot tomato sauce generously over the layered doner meat to infuse flavor and moisture.
- Serve Yogurt: Place a side portion of cold thick yogurt on the plate next to the doner and bread, providing a creamy and cooling contrast.
- Pour Melted Butter: In a small pan, melt the butter until it starts to sizzle, then immediately pour the sizzling butter over the doner meat and tomato sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Iskender Kebab dish right away to enjoy the contrast between the hot meat, warm bread, hot butter sauce, and the cold yogurt.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is sizzling hot when poured over the doner for the best flavor and aroma.
- Serve immediately to maintain the perfect contrast of hot and cold components.
- Thick yogurt is essential for the authentic texture and taste.
- You can warm the pita bread on a skillet or in an oven to avoid dryness.