Iskender Sauce
Even though doner is good in all its forms, iskerder kebab is something else. Iskender sauce can also be used with grilled meats, meatballs or pasta.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter 50-60 g
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili pepper flakes (optional)
- 2+½ cup hot water Approx. 500 ml. But add it by paying attention to the consistency.
- 2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- Put the olive oil in a saucepan and heat it. Add tomato paste. Saute until the raw smell of the tomato paste disappears.
- Add sugar, salt, black pepper and chili pepper if you like it hot. Continue cooking while stirring.
- After mixing the spices, add hot water and let the mixture boil. Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Add the butter and stir until melted. Boil for another 1-2 minutes.
- If the consistency of the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more hot water.
- Turn off the heat, add ketchup and mix well.
- Serve it hot.
Notes
Make sure the sauce is not too watery. It should be a thick but fluid sauce.