How to make Et Sote

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Et Sote is cooked the way lokanta counters cooks it — salt judged by hand, fat used generously, and the table set for sharing. This is the home version, written down the way a turkish family cook actually puts it on the table.

Et Sote, a staple of Turkish lokantas, finds its way onto home tables with a touch of familial warmth. Traditionally, it graces the table for any meal where sharing is encouraged, from casual weeknight dinners to more leisurely weekend gatherings. This version captures the essence of lokanta cooking—generous with fat and salt judged by hand, bringing the bustling counter experience into the home kitchen. This dish offers a tender embrace of beef strips, enveloped in the sweetness of softened peppers and tomatoes, with the onion lending its aromatic depth. The butter enriches each bite, while fine sea salt and black pepper punctuate with just the right amount of seasoning. Savored best when shared, Et Sote invites conversation and connection over its hearty, comforting flavors.