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Karniyarik is a classic eggplant-based dish stuffed with a savory minced meat filling, widely cherished in homes across Turkey.
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As a cornerstone of traditional Turkish cuisine, Karniyarik features fried or roasted eggplants split open and filled with ground meat, onions, tomatoes, and peppers. You can easily find it in local eateries throughout Turkey; check the Map section for dining spots. It pairs wonderfully with rice pilaf.
Ingredients
- 4 eggplants
- 200 grams ground meat
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 green peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Preparation
- Peel the eggplants in stripes, soak in salted water, dry thoroughly, and fry in oil.
- In a pan, sauté the chopped onions, garlic, and ground meat until browned.
- Add chopped tomatoes, peppers, and tomato paste to the meat to create the filling.
- Split the fried eggplants lengthwise, stuff them with the filling, and bake for 20 minutes.
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