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Easy 35 min~165 kcal 4/10
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Makdous
Small eggplants are stuffed with walnuts, garlic, and pepper, then preserved under olive oil for a bold Levantine mezze.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 3 min📖 1 min readServes 10~210 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 18 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 3 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the filling
- 1.5 kg Small eggplants
For the filling
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Walnut kernels
- 6 clove Garlic
- 2 Red peppers
Saklamak için
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Olive oil
General
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Trim the eggplant stems and boil the eggplants for 12 minutes, until tender.
12 min12:00 - 2
Drain the eggplants and make a small slit in the center of each.
- 3
Sprinkle salt into the slits and drain the eggplants under a weight for 24 hours.
24 hr1440:00 - 4
Coarsely chop the walnuts, garlic, and red peppers.
- 5
Fill the eggplants with the walnut mixture.
- 6
Arrange the stuffed eggplants in a jar and cover with olive oil.
- 7
Rest the makdous for at least 24 hours.
24 hr1440:00 - 8
Serve at room temperature in small portions.
💡 Tip: Drain the eggplants under a weight for 24 hours before stuffing; excess water weakens the flavor while they sit in olive oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a small breakfast mezze with olives, fresh tomatoes, and warm pita, without labneh.
Nutrition (per serving)
~210
kcal calories
4
g protein
9
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 17%Fat 76%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
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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FAQ
How many servings does Makdous make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Makdous take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 63 minutes in total.Is Makdous difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Makdous have?
Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 9g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Makdous contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Makdous belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Makdous need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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