Imam Bayildi Recipe

Name: Imam Bayildi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 1 large onion, finely sliced; 3 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 fluid ounces olive oil; 2 fluid ounces water; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

2 large eggplants
1 large onion, finely sliced
3 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
6 fluid ounces olive oil
2 fluid ounces water
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Halve the eggplant lentghways. Sprinkle with salt and leave to weep for 5 minutes. Rinse well and place the halves side by side, flesh side upwards, in a wide pan.
2
In a bowl, mix the onion, tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs with the salt and a *little* of the oil. Carefully pile the mixture high on top of each eggplant half until all the flesh is covered. Mix the rest of the oil and the water with the sugar and pour it over and around the eggplant.
3
Cover the pan and cook very gently for 1 or 2 hours. Baste occasionally with the oil, pushing gently the onion and tomato mixture down into the halves as they cook. The eggplant should end up soft and flat, completely filled with the mixture, sitting in a slightly caramelized flavored oil.
4
Leave to cool in the oil. Transfer to a serving dish, spoon the oil over them, and serve with wedges of lemon to squeeze over.

1615

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggplants, 1 large onion, finely sliced, 3 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped, 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Imam Bayildi falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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