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["Cut stem off aubergine.", "Using vegetable peeler, peeling lengthwise, remove a strip of skin, leave next strip on.", "Continue to peel in this striped fashion.", "Cube aubergine into 1"" cubes.", "Sprinkle generously with salt & set aside for 3 hrs.", "Rinse well.", "Drain as well as possible, but do not tear the aubergine.", "Soak rice in warm water mixed with 2 ts salt, till the water turns cold.", "Drain well & set aside.", "Heat extra virgin olive oil in a heavy pan & cook aubergine cubes, stirring frequently.", "until tender & golden on all sides.", "Drain to remove excess oil.", "Add in onions & pine nuts to same pan.", "Saute/fry for 15 to 20 min.", "Stir in the rice & cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 min.", "Stir in aubergine & rest of ingredients except dill.", "Add in 3 c. warm water, bring to a boil, cover & cook over medium heat for 5 min.", "Reduce heat to low & cook until all the water has been absorbed.", "Stir in the dill.", "Ensure which the skillet lid has a very good seal.", "Cover the skillet with a clean towel & put the lid on top of which.", "Set pan on a heat diffuser over the lowest possible heat & leave it for 30 min.", "Stir.", "Serve cool."]