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Etli Güveç
Medium 2 hr 5 min~410 kcal 9/10
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Amasya Eggplant Pehli
An Amasya lamb and eggplant stew with tomato, pepper, and a soft summer texture that stays saucy but intact.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 22 min📖 1 min readServes 5~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 58 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 22 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking58 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 650 g Diced lamb
For the vegetables
- 4 Eggplants
For the sauce
- 2 Onions
- 3 Tomatoes
- 3 Green peppers
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
For frying
- 0.6 cup(~120 ml) Vegetable oil
For cooking
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Hot water
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the eggplants in stripes, cut them into large cubes, and soak them in salted water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Dry the eggplants and fry them in the vegetable oil for 5 minutes until they turn light golden.
5 min05:00 - 3
Cook the diced lamb in a pot for 12 minutes until it releases and reabsorbs its juices.
12 min12:00 - 4
Chop the onions and green peppers, add them to the meat, and soften for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, then cook for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Pour in the hot water and simmer the meat over low heat for 28 minutes until tender.
28 min28:00 - 7
Arrange the fried eggplant in the pot and serve after 7 minutes, once it has melded with the sauce.
7 min07:00
💡 Tip: Drain the eggplant on paper after frying; when excess oil is removed, the meaty sauce stays lighter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve patlican pehli hot as a stew with plain rice pilaf and optional cacik.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
28
g protein
18
g carbs
29
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 16%Fat 59%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Amasya Eggplant Pehli make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Amasya Eggplant Pehli take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 58 minutes; 82 minutes in total.Is Amasya Eggplant Pehli difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Amasya Eggplant Pehli have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 18g, fat: 29g.Is Amasya Eggplant Pehli allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Amasya Eggplant Pehli need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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