Çökertme Kebabı
Çökertme Kebabı is a traditional Turkish dish from Bodrum made with crispy matchstick potatoes, garlic yogurt, quickly seared beef, and a rich butter tomato sauce. It is known for its perfect balance of textures and flavors and has gained international recognition in global food rankings.
Ingredients
- 500 g beef sirloin or veal thinly sliced
- 3 piece medium potatoes
- 1½ cups strained yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1 : Cut the potatoes into thin matchsticks and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain and season lightly with salt.
- Step 2 : Mix strained yogurt with grated garlic and salt until smooth. Set aside at room temperature.
- Step 3 : Heat olive oil in a wide pan. Sear the thinly sliced meat over high heat for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4 : Melt butter in a small pan. Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly until fragrant.
- Step 5 : Place potatoes on a serving plate. Spoon yogurt over them, add the hot meat, and finish with butter sauce. Serve immediately
Notes
For best results, slice the meat very thin while it is slightly frozen.
Do not let the yogurt get too cold, as room temperature yogurt blends better with the dish.
Serve immediately to keep the potatoes crispy.
Do not let the yogurt get too cold, as room temperature yogurt blends better with the dish.
Serve immediately to keep the potatoes crispy.