İskender kebap facts for kids
İskender kebap from Ankara, Turkey
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| Alternative names | Uludağ kebab Bursa kebab |
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| Course | Main dish (döner kebab) + appetizer (yoghurt) |
| Region or state | Bursa |
| Created by | İskender Efendi |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | thinly cut grilled lamb, tomato sauce, pita bread, melted sheep butter and yogurt |
| 800—1000 kcal | |
İskender kebap is a very popular Turkish dish. It is made with thinly sliced meat, usually lamb or chicken. This meat is a type of döner kebab, which is cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
The sliced meat is placed over pieces of pita bread. Sometimes, small crispy bread pieces called croutons are used instead. A warm, tasty tomato sauce is poured over the meat and bread. Finally, a generous amount of melted butter made from sheep's milk is added. A dollop of yogurt is served on the side. Often, the sauce and butter are poured at the table, which is fun to watch!
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What is İskender Kebap?
İskender kebap is a delicious and filling meal. It is known for its rich flavors and unique presentation. The combination of savory meat, tangy tomato sauce, creamy yogurt, and buttery bread makes it a favorite.
How is İskender Kebap Made?
The main part of the dish is the döner kebab meat. This meat is cooked slowly on a spinning vertical grill. Once cooked, it is shaved off in thin slices. These slices are then arranged on a bed of pita bread.
The special tomato sauce is usually warm and slightly tangy. It adds a fresh taste to the dish. The melted sheep's milk butter gives the kebap a rich, smooth flavor. The yogurt helps to balance the richness and adds a cool, creamy texture.
History of İskender Kebap
This famous dish gets its name from its creator, a man named İskender Efendi. He lived in the city of Bursa, which was part of the Ottoman Empire in the late 1800s. İskender Efendi invented this unique way of serving döner kebap.
Where Did İskender Kebap Originate?
The dish was first created in Bursa, a city in Turkey. Bursa is still known as the home of İskender kebap. The İskenderoğlu family, descendants of İskender Efendi, still run a restaurant there. They have even trademarked the name "Kebapçı İskender."
Names for İskender Kebap
You can find this dish in many restaurants across Turkey. It is most commonly called "İskender kebap." Sometimes, it is also known as "Bursa kebabı," which means "kebap from Bursa." Some restaurants might use other names, like "Uludağ kebabı," named after a famous mountain near Bursa.
See also
In Spanish: İskender para niños
