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A registered delicacy unique to Kırıkkale province, Kirikkale Tava is a delicious meat dish prepared by slow-cooking lamb meat and vegetables in the oven.
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Kirikkale Tava is specifically made by chopping local lamb meat into chops or cubes and combining it with garlic, tomatoes, and peppers. Traditionally baked in stone ovens in a tray, this dish is a masterpiece of Kırıkkale culinary culture. You can get directions via the Map to experience this flavor in restaurants across the city center. It differs from other tray dishes in Türkiye through its meat preparation technique and specific vegetable balance.
Ingredients
- 1 kg lamb meat (chops or cubes)
- 5 tomatoes
- 10 green peppers
- 2 heads of garlic
- 1 tablespoon tail fat or butter
- Salt, chili flakes
Preparation
- Wash the lamb meat and spread it evenly on the bottom of a baking tray.
- Add whole peeled garlic cloves and chopped green peppers on top of the meat.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and spices over the meat and mix well.
- Put pieces of butter on top and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 1.5 hours until the meat is tender.
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