Halal Köfte İskender with Tomato Sauce
Ah, Köfte İskender! Just thinking about it, I remember the scents that fill the streets of Istanbul. It's a generous dish where juicy kötte meet crispy bread soaked in fragrant tomato sauce. And that creamy yogurt, elevated by melted butter... a true journey to Turkey. You know, at my place, this dish is synonymous with family gatherings. It's shared with passion around the table. The tomato sauce, sweet and slightly tangy, coats every bite. You'll love this harmony of textures and flavors. Make it with love—it will delight young and old alike!
Ingredients
- Ground beef500 g
- Onion1 medium
- Garlic2 cloves
- Pita or lavash bread4 pieces
- Crushed tomatoes400 g
- Tomato paste2 tablespoons
- Butter50 g
- Greek yogurt200 g
- Fresh parsleya few sprigs
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Black pepper½ teaspoon
- Ground cumin1 teaspoon
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
Nutrition
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion and press the garlic. Mix the ground beef with onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Shape into small elongated meatballs (kötte). Cook in a pan with a little olive oil, 5 minutes on each side.
- 2
In a saucepan, sauté the tomato paste for 1 minute, add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
- 3
Cut the bread into small cubes or strips, toast in a pan with half the butter until crispy.
- 4
Arrange the bread on a serving plate. Place the kötte on top, cover with tomato sauce, and drizzle yogurt over.
- 5
Melt the remaining butter and pour over everything. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- 6
Optional: serve with grilled vegetables or a green salad for a complete meal.
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