Turkey Food Tour!! EXTREME MEAT KEBABS in Istanbul (6 Must-Eat Restaurants)!! 🇹🇷

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and higher in protein.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole grain pita adds fiber and nutrients.

The meat is rubbed with onions, red pepper, and salt in between every layer.

The kebab is built on the third story of the restaurant and then transported down the stairs.

The kebab is placed in a horizontal position over an open fire for cooking.

The meat is spit-roasted slowly, turning to cook evenly on different edges.

The cooked meat is shaved off directly onto skewers for serving.

The meat is served with lavash bread, fresh tomatoes, onions, and parsley.

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