Kebab Iskender Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains

Kebab Iskender Spiced Rice / Pilaf

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

  • • 400g sliced döner kebab meat
  • • 2 cups short-grain rice
  • • 3 tbsp butter
  • • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • • 3 cups hot water
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Melt 1 tbsp butter, stir the rinsed rice 2 minutes, add the hot water and salt; cover and cook on low 18 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the tomato paste with 1/2 cup water 5 minutes until saucy.

3
Phase 3

Sear the döner slices in a hot dry pan until the edges crisp.

4
Phase 4

Mound the rice and lay the döner slices over it.

5
Phase 5

Spoon the tomato sauce over the meat and the yogurt alongside.

6
Phase 6

Brown the remaining butter and pour it sizzling over the top.