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Karnıyarık
Brown whole eggplants in oil until collapsed. Slit. Fry onion, mince, garlic, tomato and pepper. Salt, parsley.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Karnıyarık take?
1 hr 10 min all in — 25 min prep, 45 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 trays. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1.3 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Beef → Lamb mince. A different perfume.
Any tips from this recipe?
Roasting the eggplant instead of frying is lighter and still correct. Lamb mince is a richer pot.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.