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Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪48gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Girit Kebab

How to order / say it
Say it Girit Kebabı — [GEE-reet KEH-bah-buh]
Order I'd like the Girit kebab, please.
Locally Girit kebabı almak istiyorum, lütfen.
Say locally

A lamb kebab dish with eggplant, unique to the Antalya region.

Why try it?

A reflection of Antalya's connection to the Aegean and Mediterranean cultures, showcasing local techniques and flavors.

How it tastes

Tender lamb is infused with smoky and aromatic spices, complemented by the creaminess of eggplant.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Named after the island of Crete, the dish became prominent in Antalya during the 20th century, as people adapted Crete influences.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g lamb
  • 🥕 200 g eggplant
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 5 g black pepper
  • 🌿 5 g rosemary

Method

  1. 1 Marinate lamb with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and pepper for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Grill lamb skewers on medium heat.
  3. 3 Roast eggplants until skin is charred, peel, and puree.
  4. 4 Serve lamb over eggplant puree, drizzling with olive oil.

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