Testi Kebab
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Testi Kebab

A meat and vegetable stew cooked in a sealed clay pot.

Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 2 hours
Difficulty: Hard
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • •Lamb
  • •Beef
  • •Tomatoes
  • •Onions
  • •Bell peppers
  • •Garlic
  • •Spices
  • •Herbs
  • •Dough

Instructions

1

Marinate Meat

Marinate chunks of lamb or beef with a blend of spices and herbs.

2

Prepare Vegetables

Chop tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.

3

Combine Ingredients

Combine marinated meat with chopped vegetables and place into a clay pot.

4

Seal Pot

Seal the clay pot with dough.

5

Cook

Cook the sealed pot slowly over an open flame or in an oven until the meat is tender.

Testi Kebab is a unique and flavorful Turkish dish that involves cooking meat and vegetables in a sealed clay pot.

This traditional dish originates from the Cappadocia region, where it has been enjoyed for centuries.

To prepare Testi Kebab, start by marinating chunks of meat, such as lamb or beef, with a blend of spices and herbs. Then, combine the marinated meat with vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, and place the mixture into a clay pot.

The pot is sealed with dough and cooked slowly over an open flame or in an oven, allowing the flavors to meld together and the meat to become tender.

For a personalized touch, you can add different vegetables or adjust the spices to suit your taste.

In Turkey, Testi Kebab is typically served by breaking the clay pot open at the table, creating a dramatic and memorable dining experience. It is often accompanied by rice or flatbread.

While this dish is rich in protein and nutrients from the meat and vegetables, it is important to enjoy it in moderation due to its high fat content.

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