TURKISH EGGPLANT
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Posted by:jrt
This is a typical recipe for eggplant brought to Israel by Turkish immigrants.
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Ingredients
1 medium eggplant
1 onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
mint to taste, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup cooked rice
3 tbs. oil
3 tbs. white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
Directions
- Cut eggplant in half, scoop out pulp, cube and fry with onion.
- Add tomatoes and rice, salt, pepper, cinnamon and mint.
- Fill in shells and steam in a covered pot adding a little oil.
- Add wine and lemon juice.
- Cool and serve.
Reader Comments
ElieC says...
Made this dish but served it warm - not sure if it makes a difference. If I make it again I'll add some crushed red pepper or cayenne to give it some kick.
Nov 27, 2009 (report abuse)