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Eskişehir Çiğ Börek Hash

A hearty breakfast hash inspired by the savory, crispy Çiğ Börek of Eskişehir. This dish combines tender ground lamb, caramelized onions, and a hint of spiced tomato, all brought together with pan-fried potato cubes for a truly satisfying umami-rich start to your day.

Eskişehir Çiğ Börek Hash

Prep Time

60 min

Difficulty

Hard

Servings

4

Calories

450 kcal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and dice the potatoes into 1cm cubes. Rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.

    ~10 min
  2. 2

    Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

    ~5 min
  3. 3

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

    ~20 min
  4. 4

    Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the same skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.

    ~10 min
  5. 5

    Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.

    ~10 min
  6. 6

    Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring well to combine.

    ~2 min
  7. 7

    Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the lamb mixture. Stir gently to combine and heat through for about 3-5 minutes.

    ~5 min
  8. 8

    Serve the Eskişehir Çiğ Börek Hash hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Optionally, serve with a side of plain yogurt or ayran.

Tips

  • For crispier potatoes, ensure they are thoroughly dried after rinsing and don't overcrowd the skillet when frying.
  • To enhance the 'çiğ börek' texture, consider lightly pan-frying a thin layer of dough (similar to a very thin crepe) separately and serving the hash on top.

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