"What type of meat is used in Turkish Kebab Rice?"
Turkish Kebab Rice
Turkish Kebab Rice, a specialty dish from Turkey, is primarily crafted using beef, lamb, or chicken. Accompanying ingredients include fresh greens such as lettuce and cucumber, served atop hot rice and optionally adorned with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Its preparation is straightforward, offering exceptional nutritional value and numerous health benefits. Let's delve into the specifics of its preparation.
Ingredients for Turkish Kebab Rice
- 2 chicken drumsticks (thighs) - 2 leaves of lettuce - Half a cucumber - 1 bowl of hot rice - A small amount of toasted white sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
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Detach the chicken meat from the drumsticks intactly using scissors. Poke small holes on the surface of the chicken with a toothpick (imagine yourself as a skilled preparer). Mix 5 spoons of olive oil, 1 spoon of salt, 1 spoon of chili powder, 1 spoon of cumin powder, 1 spoon of turmeric powder, and a suitable amount of freshly ground black pepper to create the marinade. Coat both sides of the chicken with the marinade, seal it, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Slice the cucumber into thin strips and cut the lettuce leaves into strips for later use.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C for 5 minutes before placing the chicken (skin-side up) inside and baking for 25 minutes. Remove the baked chicken, cut into small pieces, and set aside.
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Arrange the lettuce strips and cucumber slices over the rice, pile on all the baked chicken, and finish with a sprinkle of white sesame seeds.
