Eggplants are a popular berry that is used in cooking in many countries of the world. It can be boiled, fried, baked, stewed, cooked on the grill, marinated. A unique vegetable is used for cooking salads, caviar and even eaten raw. Stuffed eggplants are served to the table not only in summer, but also harvested for the winter . Meat, cereals, mushroom, vegetable fillings make the dish always different and unique. Eggplants are also a valuable berry raw material for the canning industry.
It is interesting that in the East these amazing berries are called "vegetables of longevity", because of the beneficial effect on many important processes in the body.
Today we will share with you a recipe of stuffed eggplants. This dish is simple, but original. It consists of the available ingredients and is quickly prepared. You can prepare it for your family, and also submit to a festive table. In any case, the eggplants stuffed with delicious minced meat will be able to surprise and please you.
How to cook stuffed eggplants?
Ingredients:
- eggplant - 500 g;
- minced meat - 300 g;
- tomatoes - 250 g;
- onions - 150 g;
- cheese hard - 100 g;
- garlic - 3 teeth;
- greens (dill, parsley, basil);
- vegetable oil;
- salt;
- pepper.
Preparation
Now we will learn how to prepare delicious aubergines deliciously and quickly.
So, prepare the main ingredient of our dish - aubergines. We select vegetables that are not too small. The rind must be clean and free from defects. Rinse the eggplants and cut the stems. We place the vegetable on the board and cut it along into two parts. Gently remove the middle with a knife, which will be useful to us in the future. The thickness of the skin with a thin layer of pulp on it should be about 5 mm.
Salt the peel and leave for 30 minutes to get away the bitterness. We wash it in water. Flesh is placed in cold water for half an hour, squeezed and cut into small pieces.
Now finely chop the onions and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown. Grind the knife with garlic. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes or circles.
For the filling we take minced meat. Fry it for 10 minutes over medium heat. We add tomatoes, flesh eggplant, onion and garlic to it. Solim, pepper to taste and fry about 8-10 minutes.
Some interesting facts of filling stuffing for stuffed eggplants in different countries of the world. In Turkey, for example, the Imam Bayalda (aubergine dish) is usually stuffed with rice, raisins or vegetables, but they are never stuffed with meat. In Indian cuisine, a berry is filled with a mixture of sesame, peanuts , garlic, cilantro and spices. In Georgia, aubergines are popular, stuffed with sauce from walnut sauce. Apply these various ideas in preparing your dish. Guided by culinary flair, and boldly use the imagination.
So, half of the vegetable is filled with minced meat and put into a baking dish.
We rub the cheese on a small grater and sprinkle our dish. Put the stuffed eggplant in the oven
We take from the oven ready stuffed eggplants and put on a beautiful dish. We decorate them with fresh herbs. Before serving, pour oil, sour cream or sauce on the table. It is recommended to use tomato, milk or sour cream sauce . You can serve vegetables both hot and cold.
Eggplants stuffed with minced meat - it's always simple, tasty and original. Be sure to share your recipe with your friends. Eat for health! Have a nice appetite for you and your family!