Ingredients for Dried Eggplant and Pepper Dolma (Kuru Patlıcan ve Biber Dolması)
- 12 dried eggplants
- 4 dried peppers
- 2 tablespoons red pepper paste (biber salçası)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon tomato/pepper paste (salça)
- 300 g (about 10.5 oz) ground meat
- Half a water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) rice
- 1 onion
- Half a tea glass (about 100 ml / 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) water
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) salt
- Half a teaspoon black pepper
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) hot Aleppo pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons butter
How to Make Dried Eggplant and Pepper Dolma (Kuru Patlıcan ve Biber Dolması)
Place 12 dried eggplants and 4 dried peppers in a pot, add hot water until fully submerged, and boil for 5 minutes. Once boiled, drain and rinse under cold water.
In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of red pepper paste, the juice of half a lemon, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of water to thin the paste.
In a separate bowl, combine 300 g (about 10.5 oz) of ground meat, half a water glass (about 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) of picked and rinsed rice, 1 grated onion, 1 tablespoon of red pepper paste, half a tea glass (about 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) of water, 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of salt, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 dessert spoon of hot Aleppo pepper flakes, and knead together. Fill the eggplants and peppers with this mixture and arrange them in the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and the prepared lemon water on top. Finally, add just enough water to reach the level of the dolma, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for 20–25 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
About This Recipe
Eggplant is known to have first been cultivated around India as early as the 5th century BC.
About Eggplant
*Helps balance cholesterol.
*Protects heart and vascular health.
*Supports the digestive and excretory systems.
*Promotes healthy blood circulation.
*Its low carbohydrate and high fiber content makes it a great option for people with diabetes.
*The compound nasunin aids in the absorption of excess iron.
*Thanks to its nicotine content, it may help with quitting smoking.
*It is a rich source of vitamins A, C, E, and K.
*It also contains potassium, sodium, and magnesium. Thanks to all these vitamins and minerals, eggplant supports proper brain function and memory.
*Its antioxidant and antibacterial properties help strengthen the body's immune system.
*Eggplant peels are said to help naturally darken hair color.
*Weekly skin treatments made with eggplant peels can help improve skin firmness.
Today's recipe is for fans of both Eggplant Dolma and Pepper Dolma. We've prepared this wonderful Dried Eggplant and Pepper Dolma recipe just for you. Enjoy!
