Hunkar Begendi with grilled beef, a delicious Turkish dish for your Parties and gatherings
Hunkar Begendi means “the Sultan’s Delight” in Turkish. This name was given to it because of the interest of Sultan Murad IV, one of the Ottoman kings, in this dish.
This delicious court dish, which has made its way from the Ottoman court to today’s tables, with its unique combination of meat, eggplant and special sauce, delights every taste. Due to its delicious taste and beautiful appearance, this dish quickly became popular among people and became one of the traditional dishes of Turkey.
Hunkar Begendi is served on various occasions like Celebration, weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. This dish is considered an ideal choice for gatherings and parties due to its taste and festive appearance.
The History of Hunkar Begendi: A Journey from the Ottoman Court to Today’s Tables
Hunkar Begendi is one of those dishes that have roots in history and culture. This delicious court food started its journey from the Ottoman court and over time, it became one of the most popular dishes in Turkey and other parts of the world.
The History Of This Food During The Ottoman Period
Hunkar Begendi is said to have been invented by Ottoman court cooks for Sultan Murad IV. Sultan Murad IV was very fond of eggplant. Therefore, the cooks prepared this dish with eggplant and meat, which was the favorite of the Sultan.
Another story about the origin of this dish is related to Sultan Murad IV’s love for one of his wives.
It is said that this dish was prepared for the first time by the beloved wife of Sultan Murad IV and became a favorite of the Sultan due to its delicious taste and beautiful appearance.
Hunkar Begendi recipe changes over time
Hunkar Begendi has changed over time. At first, this dish was prepared with sheep meat, but today beef, chicken and even turkey are also used in its preparation. Also, the method of cooking eggplant and honkar Begendi sauce is also included The length of time has changed.
Types of Hunkar Begendi
By type of meat:
With beef: This type of hunkar Begendi is the most common and is prepared with stewed or minced beef.
With Mutton: The strong taste of mutton gives a unique taste to this type of hunkar Begendi.
With chicken meat: This type has a milder taste and is suitable for those who do not like red meat.
With turkey: Turkey meat tastes similar to chicken meat, but has a denser texture.
According to the type of eggplant:
With Grilled Eggplant: Grilled eggplant gives it a smoky and hearty flavor.
With Fried Eggplant: Fried eggplant gives a milder and crispier flavor.
Based on the type of sauce:
With tomato sauce: This type of sauce is the most common type of Hunkar Begendi sauce and is prepared with tomatoes, onions, garlic and spices.
With yogurt sauce: Yogurt sauce gives a mild and sour taste.
With Pomegranate Sauce: Pomegranate sauce gives it a sour and sweet taste.
In addition to the mentioned items, This food can also be prepared with other ingredients such as mushrooms, bell peppers and potatoes.
This dish can be served as a main dish or an appetizer, cold or hot, with bread, rice or pita.
How to prepare Hunkar Begendi with grilled meat, eggplant and potatoes
This delicious dish with the combination of grilled meat, eggplant, grilled pepper and tomato sauce gives you a unique taste. This dish is served as the main dish in the Golab restaurant menu and has many fans. In the following, we will teach you how to prepare this special plate with grilled meat, eggplant and potatoes.
ingredients:
Stewed beef: 500 grams
Eggplant: 3 pcs
Bell pepper: 2 pcs
Onion: 1 pc
Garlic: 3 cloves
Tomatoes: 4 pcs
Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
Olive oil: as much as needed
Salt, black pepper and spices: as needed
How to prepare:
Cut the beef into small pieces and season with salt, black pepper and spices of your choice. Then, skewer the meat and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Peel the eggplants and cut them into rings. Then, soak the eggplants in salt water to remove their bitterness.
Chop the bell peppers into small pieces.
Finely chop the onion and fry it in a pan with a little oil until soft. Then, add the garlic to the onion and fry until the aroma of the garlic rises.
Peel and grate the tomatoes. Then, add the grated tomatoes to the onion and garlic and fry until the tomato juice is absorbed.
Add tomato paste to the sauce and fry until the color of the sauce is lightened.
Remove the eggplants from the salt water and dry them with a paper towel. Then, fry the eggplants in oil.
Place the grilled meats in the sauce and cook for 15 to 20 minutes with a gentle flame.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices. Then, fry the potatoes in oil.
Put the food in the dish of your choice and garnish with fried potatoes.
Additional tips:
You can use ground beef instead of stewed beef.
For a stronger taste, you can use pomegranate sauce instead of tomato sauce.
You can serve this dish with bread, rice or pita.
If you want to try other Turkish dishes of Golab restaurant, it is better to take a look at the menu. Do not miss the pleasure of experiencing new foods. Especially if these dishes are prepared under the supervision of one of the best chefs in Turkey, Murat Bozok.
Delicious plates with special recipes will make you a memorable memory. The food that we introduced to you today was one of the most popular items of Golab restaurant. If you want to order this food online, just send a message on Golab’s WhatsApp and the order will be delivered to you immediately.
