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Medium 2 hr 5 min~410 kcal 9/10
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Karnıyarık
A Turkish classic of fried eggplant split and filled with minced meat, tomato, and garlic, then baked until silky and deeply savory.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 4~320 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 40 min cook 72 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 12 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 12 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 4 adet Eggplants
- 300 gr Ground beef
- 2 adet Onions
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 2 adet Green peppers(optional)
- 3 diş Garlic cloves
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the eggplants, peel them in stripes, and slit them down the middle. Let them sit in salted water for 15 minutes.
17 min17:30 - 2
Remove the eggplants from the water and pat them dry. Fry both sides in hot oil until lightly golden.
20 min20:00 - 3
Finely chop the onions. Saute them in a separate pan until soft and lightly golden.
- 4
Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until it releases and then reabsorbs its juices.
9 min09:00 - 5
Add the chopped tomatoes, pepper paste, garlic, and spices. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Arrange the fried eggplants in a baking dish, open the centers, and fill them with the meat mixture.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Soaking the eggplants in salted water draws out bitterness and helps them absorb less oil while frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with rice pilaf and a bowl of cool yogurt dip.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~320
kcal calories
18
g protein
22
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 30%Fat 46%
GI 18 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
20.8g
Sugar
15.9g
Fiber
673.5mg
Sodium
7.6g
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.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Karnıyarık make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Karnıyarık take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 72 minutes of passive resting; 132 minutes in total.Is Karnıyarık difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Karnıyarık have?
Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 22g, fat: 15g.Is Karnıyarık allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Karnıyarık need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Karnıyarık filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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