RCI-EG.003.0435

Eggplant Rolls

Origin: IraqiPeriod: Traditional

Succulent slices of Eggplant are rolled around spicy kufta (meat patties) and simmered in flavorful tomato sauce. The neat presentation of the dish renders it suitable for formal occasions.

Recipe

RCI-EG.003.0435.001 — Eggplant Rolls
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  •  lbs lean meat
    1 1/2 unit
  • flour or breadcrumbs
    3 tablespoons
  • Onion
    grated
    1 small
  • garlic
    grated
    1 clove
  • parsley
    chopped
    1/4 cup
  • salt
    1 teaspoon
  • cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • chile peppers
    to taste
    1/2 teaspoon
  • black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • ginger
    1/4 teaspoon
  • allspice
    1/4 teaspoon
  • tomatoes
    skinned and diced or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, do not drain
    3 medium
  • tomato paste
    diluted in 3 1/2 cups hot water (one 6-ounce can) or 1 cup tomato sauce diluted in 2 1/2 cups hot water or 3
    3 tablespoons
  • tomato juice
    1/2 cups
  • fresh basil
    coarsely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
    1/4 cup
  • Sugar or honey
    1 teaspoon
  • salt
    1 teaspoon
  • black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • parsley
    to garnish
    1/4 cup

Method

1
Prepare according to traditional method. (Directions were not provided in the legacy source.)

What Makes This Variant Distinct

  • Original variant