Kebab Iskender
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs

Kebab Iskender

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 600g lamb shoulder, thinly sliced
  • • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 50g butter
  • • 2 pide flatbreads

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Toss the lamb slices with yogurt, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, paprika, and salt; rest 2 hours.

2
Phase 2

Layer the slices tightly along a long skewer, pressing them into a compact column.

3
Phase 3

Grill over medium charcoal, turning and basting, until the outer layer is browned.

4
Phase 4

Shave thin slices from the column as they cook, keeping them warm in a dish.

5
Phase 5

Brown diced pide in butter on the grill.

6
Phase 6

Layer bread and meat on plates and spoon over hot butter and tomato sauce with yogurt on the side.