Iskender Kebab
A Turkish specialty of toasted pide topped with thinly sliced beef, warm tomato sauce, yogurt, roasted vegetables, and sizzling butter.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Arrange the tomatoes and green peppers cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast until softened and lightly charred.
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Step 2
Spread the pide cubes on the baking sheet and dot them with 15 gr butter. Toast at 220°C until crisp at the edges but still tender inside.
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Step 3
Melt 20 gr butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until fragrant.
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Step 4
Add the passata, water, and 2 gr salt. Simmer over low heat until smooth and slightly thickened.
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Step 5
Place the sliced beef in a mixing bowl and coat it with the olive oil, remaining 7 gr salt, and black pepper.
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Step 6
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear the seasoned beef in small batches until browned and cooked through, transferring each batch to a clean plate.
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Step 7
Whisk the yogurt until smooth. Spread the toasted pide over a serving platter, spoon on the hot tomato sauce, and cover with the seared beef. Arrange the yogurt and roasted vegetables alongside.
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Step 8
Melt the remaining 50 gr butter in the saucepan over low heat until foaming. Pour it immediately over the beef and serve.