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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪42gProtein
🌾8gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Gökçesu Kebab

How to order / say it
Say it Gökçesu Kebap — [gohk-cheh-soo keh-BAHP]
Order I'd like the Gökçesu Kebab, please.
Locally Gökçesu kebap alabilir miyim, lütfen?
Say locally

Lamb kebabs marinated with spices and yogurt, cooked on an open flame.

Why try it?

This dish reflects Antalya’s culinary craftsmanship in perfecting meat cooking, showcasing local spices and traditional grilling techniques.

How it tastes

Savor juicy, spiced lamb with smoky charred hints, balanced by a cool yogurt marinade. Typically served with pilaf.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, Gökçesu Kebab evolved as shepherds sought ways to enhance the flavors of their lamb cooking practices in pastoral regions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g lamb chunks
  • 🥛 100 g yogurt
  • 🧂 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🍋 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin
  • 🧂 1 tsp sweet paprika

Method

  1. 1 Mix yogurt with spices, garlic, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  2. 2 Marinate lamb chunks in the mixture for at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Skewer the lamb pieces and grill over open flame until cooked.
  4. 4 Serve hot with a side of pilaf.

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