25 minCırtlak Kebab
A delicious breakfast dish from the Gaziantep region, made by lightly cooking cheese and fresh herbs on a griddle.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Gentle heat
- Region
- Gaziantep
- Vegetarian
Servings4
Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh curd cheese or fresh cheese
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1 bunch parsley
- 3 green onions
- 2 tablespoons butterInstead: olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Salt
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Finely chop the fresh mint, parsley, and green onions.
- 2
In a large bowl, gently mix the chopped herbs with cheese, salt, and spices.
- 3
Melt the butter in a griddle or a wide non-stick pan.
- 4
Spread the cheese mixture into the pan and cook over medium heat until the bottom is lightly browned.
- 5
Slice while hot and transfer to a serving plate, then serve warm.
Note. If you use unsalted fresh cheese, you can adjust the salt amount to your taste.
Questions
At which meal is cırtlak kebab eaten?
Traditionally consumed at breakfast as a hot starter or main accompaniment.
Which cheese should be preferred?
Fresh curd or unsalted local cheese is the ideal choice for this recipe.
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