From 2a9eb93a134b5930630bc9ea64d11dd0925c6dfe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:42:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add food_related/stuffed_eggplant.md --- food_related/stuffed_eggplant.md | 66 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 66 insertions(+) create mode 100644 food_related/stuffed_eggplant.md diff --git a/food_related/stuffed_eggplant.md b/food_related/stuffed_eggplant.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ae4d738 --- /dev/null +++ b/food_related/stuffed_eggplant.md @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +# Stuffed Eggplant Recipe + +## Ingredients + +For the eggplant: +- 2 medium eggplants +- 2 tbsp olive oil +- Salt and pepper to taste +- 1 tsp sweet paprika +- 1 tsp dried oregano + +For the filling: +- 1 medium onion, finely chopped +- 2 tbsp olive oil +- 2 bell peppers, diced +- 2 cloves of garlic, minced +- 300g minced meat (beef or lamb) +- 1 tsp sweet paprika +- 1 tsp ground cumin +- 1/2 tsp ground ginger +- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped +- 250g tomato puree +- 150ml water +- Salt and pepper to taste + +For the topping: +- 150g mozzarella cheese, grated +- 60g Parmesan cheese, grated +- 1 tsp dried oregano +- 1 tbsp olive oil + +## Instructions + +1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). + +2. Prepare the eggplants: + - Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. + - Score the flesh in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin. + - Brush with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. + - Place on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for about 20 minutes until softened. + +3. While the eggplants are baking, prepare the filling: + - Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. + - Sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. + - Add peppers and garlic, cook for another 3 minutes. + - Add the minced meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. + - Stir in paprika, cumin, ginger, and fresh coriander. + - Add tomato puree and water. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. + - Season with salt and pepper to taste. + +4. Assemble the dish: + - Remove eggplants from the oven and let cool slightly. + - Gently scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a border around the edges. + - Chop the scooped flesh and mix it into the meat filling. + - Fill the eggplant halves with the meat mixture. + +5. Add the topping: + - Mix the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. + - Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the filled eggplants. + - Sprinkle with dried oregano and drizzle with olive oil. + +6. Final baking: + - Return the stuffed eggplants to the oven. + - Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden. + +Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Stuffed Eggplant! \ No newline at end of file