#TurkishCuisine
#StuffedEggplant
#Karnıyarık
#TraditionalRecipes
#MiddleEasternFood
#ComfortFoodKarnıyarık
(Turkish Stuffed Eggplant) Recipe
Ingredients:
4 large eggplants
250g ground beef (or lamb)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
2 green peppers (or banana peppers), sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Water (for baking)
Instructions:
Prepare the Eggplants:
Start by peeling the eggplants in a striped pattern. Leave some skin on to help hold the shape.
Soak the eggplants in salted water for 15-20 minutes to remove bitterness, then dry them thoroughly.
Heat olive oil in a large pan and lightly fry the eggplants until golden on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the Filling:
In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until soft.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Set the filling aside.
Stuff the Eggplants:
Take the fried eggplants and make a deep slit down the middle, but don’t cut all the way through.
Gently open the slit and fill the eggplants with the prepared ground beef mixture.
Bake:
Place the stuffed eggplants in a baking dish.
Add a bit of water (about 1/2 cup) to the dish and cover with foil.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30-40 minutes, until everything is well-cooked and the flavors meld together.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with a side of rice or bulgur.
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“Authentic Turkish Stuffed Eggplant Recipe (Karnıyarık) | Delicious and Easy to Make!”