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A classic main course prepared by stuffing dried eggplants and peppers, dried under the Beşiri sun during summer, with a sumac and meat rice filling.
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One of the dishes that best reflects the sour and spicy flavor profile of Batman cuisine, Dried Stuffed Vegetables is an indispensable winter feast in Beşiri homes. Cooked with the water of boiled sumac berries to gain its unique sour aroma, this dish is also served in local restaurants. You can visit the Map area for related venues.
Ingredients
- Boil the dried eggplants and peppers in boiling water until slightly softened, then drain.
- Mix the rice, minced meat, finely chopped onions, paste, spices, and olive oil to prepare the filling.
- Soak the sumac berries in a cup of hot water to extract the sour juice.
- Fill the dried vegetables loosely, arrange them in a pot, pour the sumac water over, and cook on low heat.
Preparation
- Kuru patlıcan ve biberleri kaynar suda hafifçe yumuşayana kadar haşlayıp süzün.
- Pirinç, kıyma, ince doğranmış soğan, salça, baharatlar ve zeytinyağını karıştırarak iç harcı hazırlayın.
- Tane sumağı bir bardak sıcak suda bekleterek ekşi suyunu elde edin.
- Kurutulmuş sebzeleri çok sıkı olmayacak şekilde doldurup tencereye dizin, üzerine sumaklı suyu ekleyerek kısık ateşte pişirin.
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