A slow-baked lamb tray dish from Palu in Elazig, built with tomatoes, peppers, and a restrained spice profile for a deeply savory table centerpiece.
20 min prep 80 min cook 5 min rest
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Cut the tomatoes into large cubes, the green peppers and kapia pepper into thick rings, and the onion into half-moons.
Rub the lamb chops with olive oil, salt, black pepper, thyme, and crushed garlic, then rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
Heat the oven tray in a 210°C oven for 8 minutes; the hot tray quickly gathers the meat juices.
Arrange the lamb chops, tomatoes, green peppers, kapia pepper, and onion in a single layer on the hot tray.
Cover the tray with baking paper and foil and cook at 200°C for 55 minutes.
Open the foil, spoon the tray juices over the meat, and brown for 20 more minutes.
Remove the tray from the oven, rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Ask the butcher to cut the lamb chops thick; thin meat dries out during the long oven time, while thick pieces stay tender with the tomato juices.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Bring the hot tray to the table and serve with flatbread, sumac onions, and ayran if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~450
kcal calories
35
g protein
8
g carbs
30
g 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.
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