This Gaziantep dolma fills dried eggplants with smoky firik wheat and minced meat for a deep, spiced main dish.
28 min prep 46 min cook
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Boil the dried eggplants in boiling water for 6 minutes and transfer to a strainer.
Wash the freekeh and mix it with the ground beef, finely chopped onion, tomato paste, and salt.
Fill the eggplants, leaving 2 cm space at the top so the skins do not split.
Stand the dolma upright in the pot and add hot water without covering them completely.
Cook over low heat for 40 minutes so the eggplants soften without falling apart.
Whisk the garlic yogurt in a separate bowl and serve hot beside the dolma.
Spoon 1 spoonful of the thick cooking liquid from the pot over each plate.
💡 Tip: Boiling the dried eggplants briefly keeps them from falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with garlic yogurt on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~276
kcal calories
14
g protein
24
g carbs
14
g fat
3.4g
Sugar
6.3g
Fiber
436.6mg
Sodium
4.1g
Saturated fat
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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