Ingredients
- 6 medium sized eggplants
- 1 egg
- 500 g ground beef
- Half bunch of parsley
- 1 cup of oil
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
How It Is Made
Eggplants are peeled longitudinally. It is pierced with a knife in several places and fried whole. On the other hand, prepare the mortar by mixing minced meat, parsley, egg, black pepper, red pepper and salt. Chop the fried eggplants into small pieces with a knife. Chop one tomato into small pieces and add half of the prepared mixture and mix well. Spread the prepared eggplant mixture on a high-sided tray. Add the remaining minced meat mixture, decorate with ring-shaped tomatoes and green peppers and bake for 30 minutes.
Note: In Afyonkarahisar, the word “Eggplant” is used as “Badılcan”. It is a dish specific to Afyonkarahisar.
Source: Afyonkarahisar Local Flavors, Afyonkarahisar Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate Promotional Publications 2018
