Istanbul Street Food Tour, Aksaray | Arabian and Turkish Food

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while sour cream is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and less expensive than fresh.

Marinate lamb with yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).

Place the marinated lamb in a deep roasting pan.

Add chopped onion, tomato, bell pepper, and bay leaves around the lamb.

Drizzle olive oil over the lamb and vegetables.

Pour water into the pan to create steam during cooking.

Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.

Cook in the oven for 4-5 hours until the lamb is tender and falls off the bone.

Remove the foil and increase the temperature to 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes to brown the top.

Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens