Seraser Main Dish
Quick answer
Seraser is made by layering thinly sliced meats with special spices and vegetables and baking them. Served with rice pilaf, it brings a feast atmosphere to your tables.
- Total time
- 70 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~480 kcal
- Difficulty
- orta
seraser recipe · palace dishes · meat main course
70 dk · 4 servings · 480 kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams diced beef
- 2 eggplants
- 3 tomatoes
- 3 green peppers
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
Method
- Peel the eggplants in stripes, slice them into rounds, and soak them in salted water.
- Sauté the beef in a pot until it releases and absorbs its juices, then add the butter.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste, and sauté with the meat for another 2 minutes.
- Place the dried eggplants at the bottom of a baking dish, add the meat on top, and top with sliced tomatoes and peppers.
- Add the spices and 1 tea glass of hot water, then cover with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for about 45 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Make sure to dry the eggplants thoroughly after soaking them in salted water to remove bitterness.
FAQ
Can lamb be used instead of beef when making Seraser?
Yes, lamb also adds a distinct flavor to this dish, though the cooking time might be slightly shorter.
What should be done if the dish lacks liquid?
You can check during cooking and add up to half a tea glass of hot water if necessary.
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