Smoky Turkish Testi Kebab

Name: Smoky Turkish Testi Kebab
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 600g lamb shoulder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper; 1 large onion; 3 medium tomatoes; 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 2 carrots; 200g button mushrooms; 1 cup beef or vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 200g all-purpose flour; 100ml water; Salt

Traditional Lamb and Vegetable Stew in a Clay Pot

Experience the rich flavors of Turkey with this authentic Testi Kebab, a smokey succulent stew cooked in a traditional clay pot, offering a tender medley of lamb and vegetables.

3 h
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Lamb Marinade

600g lamb shoulder

cut into 2-inch cubes

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves

minced

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Vegetable Mix

1 large onion

chopped

3 medium tomatoes

chopped

1 green bell pepper

diced

1 red bell pepper

diced

2 carrots

sliced

200g button mushrooms

halved

For the Cooking Broth

1 cup beef or vegetable stock

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Dough Seal

200g all-purpose flour

100ml water

Salt

pinch

Preparation

Marinating the Lamb

Combine Ingredients

Combine lamb, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Mix

Mix well to ensure the meat is evenly coated.

Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Vegetables

Chop Vegetables

Chop onion, tomatoes, and bell peppers, and slice carrots and mushrooms.

Mix Vegetables

In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared vegetables and season with a little salt.

Important

Ensure the clay pot is dry before adding ingredients.

Pro Tip

Enhance flavor by slightly charring the peppers before adding them.

Cooking Process

Lamb Browning

Sear the marinated lamb in a hot pan until browned on all sides.

Layer Ingredients

In the clay pot, arrange a layer of vegetables, followed by lamb, then more vegetables.

Seal the Pot

Combine flour, water, and salt to form a dough, and seal the clay pot.

Timing

Marinate: 1 hour minimum; Cook: 2 hours.

Heat Guide

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F and cook at the same temperature.

Plating & Serving