Monday, July 12, 2010

Iskender Kabob

Anyone who lives in (or lived in) Turkey, Germany, New York City, Rochester, or any other city with a decent-sized Turkish population can just go get iskender kabob whenever they want. But for those of us not in that position, we're stuck not able to eat one of the most delicious dishes created. So I've created my own version of it. For people who can get the real thing, this is a sorry substitute. But after 7 years away from Turkey, I don't think it's too bad :)

This should serve about 4:
half a can of tomato sauce (make sure there's at least a little salt in it or it tastes a little odd)


pitas or plain Naan, warmed up for a couple minutes in the oven:
and then cut it up into bite-sized pieces

meanwhile, cook about 8 portions of Steakumm (or Philly Steaks, in the frozen section)
and melt about 6 tablespoons of butter.

You'll want some plain yogurt, too. It works with lowfat or nonfat, but the creamiest is closest to what you'd get in Turkey.

When everything is all cooked or warmed up, put a couple handfuls of the bread on a plate. Add a quarter of the meat on top, followed by a few tablespoons of tomato sauce and some butter. Add a couple spoonfuls of yogurt, and you're done!

Afiyet olsun!! (enjoy!)

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