Dish

Patlıcanlı pilav

Rice with eggplant

To make this dish, start by roasting eggplants in the oven until they are charred. Remove the skin and chop the flesh. In a separate pan, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until they are translucent. Add the rice and stir until it is coated with the oil. Add hot vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until the rice is cooked. Finally, add the chopped eggplant and stir until it is heated through. Serve hot.

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Rice Dish

Origins and history

Patlıcanlı pilav is a traditional Turkish dish that is popular in the Aegean region. Eggplants are a staple ingredient in Turkish cuisine and are rich in vitamins and minerals.

Dietary considerations

Suitable diet types: Gluten-free, vegan.

Variations

Some of the popular variations of this dish include adding other vegetables, such as tomatoes or peppers. Some recipes also call for using different types of rice, such as Basmati or Jasmine.

Presentation and garnishing

To make the pilav extra flavorful, add a pinch of cumin and coriander to the rice while it is cooking. Serve the pilav in a shallow bowl and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.