Çökertme kebabı
Çökertme kebabı is a traditional kebab variety originating from the Bodrum area. The dish consists of marinated strips of veal that are served with tiny fried potatoes, tomato sauce, and yogurt. The marinade is usually made with milk, olive oil, cumin, salt, and paprika, while the yogurt sauce that's served with the dish is enriched with garlic and salt.
The meat is fried, then placed over the fried potatoes and the yogurt sauce. The tomato sauce is placed on the meat, and some people might garnish the dish with thyme sprigs or a few sautéed peppers and tomatoes.
Çökertme kebabı Authentic recipe
The following is the traditional recipe for Çökertme kebabı consisting of crispy thin fried potatoes topped with tender and seasoned beef, a garlicky yogurt sauce, and a tomato sauce. This version is a bit upgraded, meaning it features more spices than a classic version. The recipe is courtesy of Refika Birgül, a food writer and television presenter with a massively popular YT channel, Refika's Kitchen.
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