Turkish-style lamb
If you've got lamb leg, seasoning and mint, you're most of the way to this Turkish lamb: about 60 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Heat grill to high.
- Season the lamb, then grill for 2 mins on each side until browned, but still very rare.
- Meanwhile, mix the seasoning, oregano and half of the mint into one of the tubs of yogurt, smother this over the lamb, then return to the grill for another 2-3 mins or until the yogurt is blistered and the meat is cooked to your liking.
- Leave the meat to rest on a board for a few mins while you toast the pittas, shred the lettuce and thinly slice the red onion.
- Stir the rest of the mint into the second tub of yogurt.
- Thickly slice the meat and stuff into the pitta bread with the salad and minted yogurt.
- Squeeze over lemon juice before tucking in, if you like.
You'll use: Grill / broiler
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Turkish-style lamb
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Ezme Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Turkish-style lamb take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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