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One of the most famous meat dishes of Aksaray cuisine, this delicacy is baked with a magnificent combination of lamb and garlic.
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Aksaray Tava is a traditional main course prepared especially in local bakeries of Aksaray. Made by blending lamb meat with tail fat, peppers, and plenty of garlic, this dish has gained the appreciation of meat lovers across Türkiye. You can check our Map section to discover restaurants serving this flavor in the city center.
Ingredients
- 1 kg cubed lamb meat
- 100 g lamb tail fat
- 2 heads of garlic
- 4 green peppers
- 2 tomatoes
- Salt and red pepper flakes
Preparation
- Place the cubed lamb and chopped tail fat in a baking tray.
- Peel the garlic cloves and scatter them whole among the meat.
- Add the chopped green peppers and tomatoes to the tray.
- Add salt and spices, then mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Bake in a preheated oven until the meat becomes tender.
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