Lamb Iskender Kebab
A traditional Turkish dish made with thinly sliced lamb, served in a rich tomato sauce and topped with crispy bread and melted butter.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Lamb shoulderThinly slice the lamb
- ●2 tbsp Tomato pasteCrushed or blended
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilFor brushing the lamb
- ●1 medium OnionThinly sliced
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tsp AllspiceGround
- ●1 tsp PaprikaSweet
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●4-6 slices BreadPita or baguette
- ●2 tbsp ButterMelted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, allspice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Add the sliced lamb to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
- 4
Thread the lamb slices onto skewers, if using.
- 5
Grill the lamb for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking.
- 6
While the lamb is cooking, heat the tomato paste in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 7
Add the sliced onion to the saucepan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the melted butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the lamb hot, topped with the tomato sauce and crispy bread.
- 10
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.