Authentic Çökertme kebabı Recipe Çökertme, Turkiye

Name: Çökertme kebabı
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: KEBAB; 400g (14 oz) tenderloin, sliced against the grain, into strips (sirloin or entrecote, rib eye steak also works great); 1 garlic clove, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped; a pinch salt; 2 pinches black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp butter; TOMATO SAUCE; 2 tbsps olive oil; 200 ml (7 oz) tomato puree (alternatively, you can use diced & canned tomatoes or 2 grated tomatoes); a pinch sugar; 1 tsp white wine vinegar; a pinch black pepper; 2 pinches salt; YOGURT SAUCE; 5 tablespoons savory yogurt (alternatively, labneh); 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove; 3 pinches salt; a pinch black pepper; FRIES; 2 large potatoes, julienne with a peeler or knife; salt; vegetable oil, for frying; fresh mint leaves, to garnish

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Introduction & history

Çökertme kebabı is a popular choice in Turkish restaurants, celebrated for its rich, comforting taste and layers of texture. It features four distinct components: grilled or sautéed veal strips, matchstick thin fried potatoes, tomato sauce, and yogurt sauce. The dish is fairly simple to prepare, but making several things at once might make it a bit of a challenge. When done, the ingredients are layered in the following order: potatoes, yogurt sauce, meat, and yogurt and tomato sauce. Çökertme kebabı is often served with a side of fried tomatoes and green peppers.

Main ingredients

Veal
Milk
Yogurt
Olive Oil
Cumin
Paprika
Garlic
Tomato Sauce
Salt
Potatoes