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A delicious baked dish combining lamb and plenty of vegetables, prepared in bakeries during the summer months in the cool highlands of Osmaniye.
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Cuisine
Named after the city's most popular highland, Zorkun Tava is a masterpiece of Osmaniye food culture. Diced lamb meat reaches an exquisite flavor by being slowly cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and garlic in stone ovens. You can find locations to taste this dish on the Map section; it holds a significant place in the gastronomy of Türkiye.
Ingredients
- 500 grams of diced lamb meat
- 4 tomatoes
- 5 green peppers
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of tail fat
Preparation
- Spread the diced lamb meat at the bottom of a baking tray.
- Add chopped tomatoes, peppers, and peeled whole garlic cloves over the meat.
- Add tail fat and salt, then gently mix all the ingredients in the tray.
- Bake in a stone oven or a high-heat home oven until the meat is tender and vegetables are roasted.
Practical notes before you go
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- Coordinates
- 37.2863° N, 36.2633° E
- Tip
- Menus and hours can change; confirm before you go.
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37.2863° N, 36.2633° E
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37.2863° N, 36.2633° E