Istanbul Literary Review - January 2009 Edition (#13)
Istanbul Literary Review - January 2009 Edition (#13)
Karnıyarık
( Stuffed Aubergine )
by
Halime Getir
Ingredients :
(For 4 poeple)
- 4 aubergines, 1/2 kilo
- 250 g. miced beef
- 2 medium sized onions
- 3 medium sized tomatoes
- 6-7 green peppers
- A bunch of parsley
- A glass of oil
- Salt and pepper
Method :
Peel the aubergines in
stripes and leave to soak in salted water for 30 minutes.
Chop the onions finely and fry in oil,then add the finely
chopped peppers and minced beef and continue frying. Grate
one tomato and add to the pan with the chopped parsley;continue
frying for about 30 minutes.Add salt and pepper,remove from
the heat and leave to cool. Fry the aubergines in oil and
place onto a shallow dish. Slit open the aubergines
lenghtways using a sharp knife and stuff with beef mixture.
Decorate with tomato and green peppers. Grate the remaining
tomato and place around the aubergines. Cook in the oven for
30 minutes at 200 and serve hot.
Istanbul Literary Review - January 2009 Edition (#13)