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Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Pomegranate Sour Eggplant Pilaf
This Mardin pilaf cooks rice with dried eggplant and pomegranate molasses for a deep, tart stone-house flavor.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 17 min📖 1 min readServes 4~226 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
16 min prep 36 min cook 25 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 17 min- Prep16 min
- Resting/Marinating25 min
- Cooking36 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) rice
- 6 adet dried eggplant
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) pomegranate molasses
- 1 adet onion
- 1.8 su bardağı(~360 ml) water
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) olive oil
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) salt
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Instructions
- 1
Break the dried eggplants into small pieces and boil them in hot water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Rinse the rice, soak it in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain.
15 min15:00 - 3
Saute the onion in oil for 5 minutes, add the eggplant, and turn for 3 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the rice to the pot and toast for 4 minutes until the grains are coated with oil.
4 min04:00 - 5
Add hot water, salt, and pomegranate molasses; cook over low heat for 14 minutes.
14 min14:00 - 6
Rest the pilaf for 10 minutes so the dried eggplant aroma spreads through the rice.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Soften the dried eggplant and squeeze it dry for a clean, fibrous texture in the pilaf.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the pilaf hot with yogurt and parsley on the side.
Nutrition (per serving)
~226
kcal calories
5
g protein
35
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 63%Fat 28%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 12 · Medium GL
3.8g
Sugar
1.4g
Fiber
589.1mg
Sodium
0.1g
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.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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FAQ
How many servings does Pomegranate Sour Eggplant Pilaf make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Pomegranate Sour Eggplant Pilaf take?
Prep 16 minutes, cooking 36 minutes, including 25 minutes of passive resting; 77 minutes in total.Is Pomegranate Sour Eggplant Pilaf difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Pomegranate Sour Eggplant Pilaf have?
Approximately 226 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 35g, fat: 7g.Is Pomegranate Sour Eggplant Pilaf allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Pomegranate Sour Eggplant Pilaf need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Pomegranate Sour Eggplant Pilaf filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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