Karnıyarık (Eggplants Stuffed with Ground Meat Sauce)
In Turkey, Eggplants are used in stews, kebabs, in baked goods, pastries and so on. It’s such a versatile ingredient that it has found a place for different kinds of recipes. We even make jam out of it! :D And I want to share one of my irreplaceable food “Karnıyarık” with you.
Karnıyarık (Eggplants Stuffed with Ground Meat Sauce)
In Turkey, Eggplants are used in stews, kebabs, in baked goods, pastries and so on. It’s such a versatile ingredient that it has found a place for different kinds of recipes. We even make jam out of it! :D And I want to share one of my irreplaceable food “Karnıyarık” with you.
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- 1
Peel the eggplants stripy and make vertical cuts one side for each of them. Then leave them in a bowl of salted water for at least 30 mins.
- 2
Take the eggplants out of the bowl and squeeze excess water. Put them on a baking tray, massage them with olive oil and salt. Broil them in the oven’s max setting until they’re soft and brown.
- 3
While the eggplants are in the oven, prepare your stuffing for the eggplants’ belly.
In a pan; chop onions, peppers, garlic, pickled chilis and start stir frying in the olive oil on medium heat. Add ground meat and stir until it gets some color. Lastly add crushed tomato and spices, simmer for 5 mins and take the pan off the heat.
- 4
Take the grilled eggplants out of the oven and open up their bellies. And put the stuffing inside.
The name “Karnıyarık” comes from that step. It means torn down belly.
- 5
Mix together pepper paste and water, add it and give the eggplants a pool party.
Bake it in the oven set max temperature setting about 30-40 mins until the eggplants are tender and the surface gets nice color.
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