World Flavors Cookbook

Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Eggplant)

Name: Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Eggplant)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Armenia
Ingredients: 4 small eggplants; 2 large onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; Parsley, salt, sugar

Eggplants stuffed with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and tomatoes, slow-cooked in plenty of olive oil.

Cuisine: Armenia

Ingredients

4 small eggplants
2 large onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic
3 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Parsley, salt, sugar

Instructions

1. Slit eggplants lengthwise and fry briefly in oil. 2. Sauté onions, garlic, and tomatoes until soft. 3. Stuff the eggplant cavities with the onion mixture. 4. Place in a baking dish with the remaining oil and a little water. 5. Simmer or bake until the eggplants are very soft. 6. Serve cold or at room temperature.