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Turkish Karnıyarık
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 small eggplants
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, leaving the stems intact. Score the flesh with a knife in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
- Brush the cut sides of the eggplants with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the flesh is softened.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is thickened.
- Once the eggplants are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Carefully scoop out some of the flesh from the center of each eggplant half, creating a cavity for the filling.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly among the eggplant halves, pressing it down gently into the cavities. Return the stuffed eggplants to the baking sheet.
- Cover the baking sheet with foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious Turkish Karnıyarık!
Turkish Karnıyarık, which translates to "split belly" in English, is a classic dish of Ottoman cuisine. It consists of eggplants stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, onions, tomatoes, and green peppers, then baked to perfection. This dish has a rich history dating back to the royal kitchens of the Ottoman Empire, where skilled chefs crafted elaborate meals for sultans and their courts. Today, Karnıyarık is a beloved staple in Turkish households and restaurants, particularly in regions like Istanbul and Gaziantep known for their culinary traditions. The key to a perfect Karnıyarık lies in the quality of the ingredients and the careful balance of flavors. For an authentic experience, seek out a reputable Turkish restaurant or try your hand at making it at home using traditional recipes.
75 min
4
380 calories
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