Ali Nazik Kebab Recipe
Ali Nazik is a classic Turkish recipe made with charred eggplant mixed into a creamy garlic yogurt base and topped with savory, spiced lamb or beef. It's hearty, simple to prepare, and perfect for serving with warm bread or rice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Smokey Eggplant Yogurt Mix
- 1 lb Greek yogurt
- 2 Eggplants
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Spiced Lamb Stew
- 1 lb Lamb stew meat cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Tomato paste
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- For the smokiest flavor, roast the whole eggplants directly over an open gas flame on your stove, turning with tongs until the skin is fully blackened and the flesh is soft this takes about 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed, smoky eggplant with the minced garlic, thick Greek yogurt, and salt. Use a spoon or spatula to gently fold the ingredients together until well incorporated and creamy. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to plate.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, sear the lamb pieces until browned on all sides.Add olive oil and cook for a minute, stirring occasionally. Stir in the salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, and oregano. Add the tomato paste and cook for a few more minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Add the water, then stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once it simmers, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 1 hour until the meat is fully cooked and tender.
- Spoon the eggplant and yogurt mixture onto a serving platter or individual plates. Top generously with the warm lamb or beef stew.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, ideally with warm flatbread or rice on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3mg