Forest Kebab
Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine
Forest Kebab (Orman Kebabı)
| Ingredients | Measure | Amount |
| Boneless lamb shoulder or leg | - - | 1 kg |
| Onion | 3 large size | 280 gr |
| Carrot | 2 medium size | 200 gr |
| Potatoe | 4 medium size | 400 gr |
| Tomatoe | 2 medium size | 250 gr |
| Green peas | 1/4 cup | 35 gr |
| Salt | 1 1/2 teaspoon | 9 gr |
| Black Pepper | 1/2 teaspoon | 1 gr |
| Water (warm) | 1 cup | 200 gr |
| Thyme | 1 teaspoon | 0.7 gr |
Preparation
Cut meat into
2 cm (3/4 inch) cubes. Place in a saucepan with chopped onions. Cover and saute
over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally; drain. Cut pared and peeled
vegetables into 2 cm (3/4 inch) cubes. Combine with green peas. Stir in meat.
Season with salt and pepper. Add water. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Sprinkle
with thyme before serving. Serve hot.
Servings:
8
Nutritional
Value
(in approximately one serving)
| Energy | 391 cal |
| Protein | 22,8 g |
| Fat | 26,8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13,9 g |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 2,44 mg |
| Phosphorus | 238 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 559 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3007 iu |
| Thiamine | 0,26 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0,26 mg |
| Niacin | 7,14 mg |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg |
| Cholesterol | 88 mg |
Regional Characteristics:
This is a well
known dish all over the country. It is served as a main course. 2 tablespoons
of diluted tomato paste can be used instead of fresh tomatoes.