Babadağ Kebab
Quick answer
Babadağ Kebab is a traditional delicacy where minced meat is sautéed with butter and spices, then served with toasted bread and garlic yogurt. To prepare this unique meze, lightly heat the bread in butter, add the minced meat mixture on top, and combine with yogurt.
- Total time
- 45 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~320 kcal
- Difficulty
- orta
Babadağ Kebab recipe · Denizli mezes · minced meat yogurt appetizer
45 dk · 4 servings · 320 kcal
Ingredients
- 300 grams ground beef
- 2 slices stale flatbread or bread
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup strained yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Half teaspoon black pepper
- Salt
Method
- Dice the stale bread into cubes and lightly toast them in 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan or oven until crispy.
- Prepare the strained yogurt by whipping it with mashed garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Melt the remaining butter in a large pan, add the ground beef, and sauté until it releases and reabsorbs its juices.
- Add tomato paste, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt to the meat, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes.
- On a serving plate, lay down the crispy bread first, followed by the garlic yogurt.
- Pour the hot meat mixture over the yogurt and serve warm.
To keep the bread crispy, add the yogurt and meat just before serving.
FAQ
Can Babadağ Kebab be eaten as a main course?
It is typically served as a meze or starter, but can also be enjoyed as a satisfying meal.
What kind of meat should be used?
Medium-fat ground beef is traditionally preferred for a richer flavor.
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