Kavurma

Kavurma
Lamb kavurma
Alternative namesSac kavurma
TypeFrying, Sauté
CourseMain course
Place of originTurkey, Central Asia
Main ingredientsLamb, mutton or beef meat, animal (mostly tail fat) or vegetable oil, onions, chili pepper

Kavurma is a broad type of fried or sautéed meat dish found in Turkish cuisine. The name also refers to canned or preserved versions of a similar dish, prepared by dry frying the meat to render down the fat.[1] Similar dishes are known in Central Asia as kuurdak. It's present in cultures and cuisines of Turkey, neighbouring countries, including the Balkans, most notably in Serbia and Bulgaria.

  1. ^ Vural, H. Guler (2006). The Turkish Dining Table. Pelican. p. 218. ISBN 9781589804197.