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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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İskender Kebap
Bursa’s iconic İskender layers döner over pide with tomato sauce and browned butter, then finishes the plate with yogurt on the side.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~520 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 30 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep30 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 600 gr Thinly sliced lamb
- 2 adet Pide breads
- 300 gr Strained yogurt
- 4 adet Tomatoes
- 80 gr Butter
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the tomatoes and simmer them in a saucepan with the pepper paste. Add the salt.
9 min09:00 - 2
Cut the bread into small pieces and arrange them on a serving plate.
5 min05:30 - 3
Saute the lamb slices over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
2 min02:30 - 4
Place the meat over the bread and spoon over the tomato sauce.
- 5
Add the yogurt on the side and drizzle the top with hot melted butter.
- 6
İskenderin üzerine kızdırılmış tereyağını döküp bekletmeden servis edin.
💡 Tip: Pour the butter over while it is sizzling hot, the dramatic finish is part of the dish and it perfumes the bread underneath.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with charred green peppers and roasted tomatoes.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
32
g protein
30
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 24%Fat 50%
GI 38 · Low GIGL 11 · Medium GL
9.4g
Sugar
2.8g
Fiber
935.4mg
Sodium
12.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does İskender Kebap make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does İskender Kebap take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is İskender Kebap difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does İskender Kebap have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 30g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does İskender Kebap contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does İskender Kebap need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is İskender Kebap filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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