Iskender Kebab

Ingredients

beef tenderloin, sirloin, or skirt steakthinly sliced against the grain

Vegetarianextra-firm tofu pressed and cubedpat dry, sear longer for color

3 1/3 lb3 lb

onionfinely grated

3 medium

black pepper

3 tsp

salt

1 1/2 tsp

chilli flakes

3/4 tsp

olive oil

12 tbsp

tomato paste

0.99 cup

paprika

6 tsp

water

6 cup

pita breadthick

12 pieces

green pepper

12 pieces

tomatoquartered

6 pieces

gheemelted

Dairy-freeolive oil

12 tbsp12 tbsp

yogurt

Dairy-freefull-fat coconut milk

3 cup3 cup

Method

1. 01Marinate steak slices with grated onion, black pepper, salt, chilli flakes, and 2 tbsp olive oil for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. 02Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook tomato paste for 2 minutes, then add paprika, black pepper, and water.
3. 03Bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.5 min
4. 04Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and broil on high for 2 minutes until lightly golden and crispy.2 min
5. 05Char peppers and tomatoes on a cast iron skillet or in the oven for a couple of minutes until they develop char.
6. 06Sear marinated steak slices in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
7. 07On individual plates, layer toasted bread cubes, tomato sauce, cooked steak, and charred vegetables. Top with 2 tbsp yogurt and drizzle with melted ghee.