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.

Prep Time
60 min
Difficulty
Hard
Servings
4
Calories
450 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Peel and dice the potatoes into 1cm cubes. Rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
~10 min - 2
Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
~5 min - 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
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
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
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
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
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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