Imam Bayildi (The Priest Fainted) Recipe

Name: Imam Bayildi (The Priest Fainted)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Medium-sized Eggplants; 1 Large Onion, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1/4 cups Olive Oil, For Cooking; 4 Tomatoes, Blanched, Peeled And Coarsely Chopped; 1/2 cups Chopped Parsley; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon Caster Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil For Roasting Eggplants

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Peel eggplants then cut into 1-inch cubes.
3
Soak the cubes in a bowl covered in salted water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry them.
4
Using a large pan over medium high heat, saute onions and garlic in 1/4 cup olive oil until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes and parsley and season with salt, pepper and sugar.
6
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes.
7
While sauce is simmering, place eggplants in a bowl with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, toss until the eggplant cubes are well coated.
8
Transfer the eggplants to a large sized oven-proof pan and spread out into one layer.
9
Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes or until browned slightly.
10
Remove the pan from the oven.
11
Place the roasted eggplant in a deep baking dish then spread tomato sauce evenly to cover the eggplant.
12
Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
13
Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
14
Then refrigerate.
15
Serve cold and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
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Why did the priest faint?
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Youll see!

271

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Medium-sized Eggplants, 1 Large Onion, Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, For Cooking, and more.

Yes, Imam Bayildi (The Priest Fainted) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Imam Bayildi (The Priest Fainted)

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