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Medium 2 hr 12 min~320 kcal 8/10
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Mardin Eggplant Kebab
A Mardin-style tray kebab layering eggplant rounds with seasoned minced beef, tomato, pepper, and a light tomato sauce.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 28 min📖 1 min readServes 6~420 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 38 min cook 20 min rest
- #For Guests
- #Baked
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Timeline
Total 1 h 28 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the tray
- 5 adet Eggplants
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 5 adet Green peppers
For the meatballs
- 600 gr Beef mince
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 0.4 demet Parsley
- 1.5 çay kaşığı(~7.5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
For the sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Hot water
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the eggplants into thick rounds, soak in salted water for 15 minutes, and pat dry.
15 min15:00 - 2
Knead the beef mince, grated onion, crushed garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Shape small koftas the same width as the eggplant slices.
- 4
Arrange eggplant and koftas in rows on a tray, placing tomatoes and green peppers between them.
- 5
Whisk the tomato paste, pepper paste, olive oil, and hot water, then pour over the tray.
- 6
Bake the Mardin badilcan kebab at 190°C for 35 to 38 minutes.
38 min38:00 - 7
Rest the kebab for 5 minutes after it comes out of the oven, then serve by spooning the tray sauce over it.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Do not cut the eggplants too thin; in the Mardin tray style, eggplant carries the meat juices and should not dry into chips.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve badilcan kebab for guests with plain rice pilaf, cacik, and thin flatbread if desired.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
25
g protein
30
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 29%Fat 47%
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 Mardin Eggplant Kebab make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mardin Eggplant Kebab take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 38 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 88 minutes in total.Is Mardin Eggplant Kebab difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mardin Eggplant Kebab have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 30g, fat: 22g.Is Mardin Eggplant Kebab allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Mardin Eggplant Kebab need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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