Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 unit

eggplants

Pricked

8 ounce

feta cheese

Mashed

2 unit

eggs

Lightly beaten

4 tbsp

matzo meal

1 cup

gruyere cheese

Grated

5 tbsp

sunflower oil

1 unit

sunflower oil

For baking

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.

Step 2
~7 min

Prick the eggplants repeatedly with a fork.

Step 3
~7 min

Place on a baking sheet and bake, turning to prevent burning, for 45 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~7 min

Cool the eggplants.

Step 5
~7 min

Peel or scoop out the eggplant flesh into a colander.

Step 6
~7 min

Drain and press out the juices from the eggplant flesh.

Step 7
~7 min

Chop the eggplant flesh with a knife and mash it with a fork.

Step 8
~7 min

Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Step 9
~7 min

In a large bowl, mash the feta cheese.

Step 10
~7 min

Add the eggs, matzoh meal, 5 tablespoons of the Gruyere and 4 tablespoons of the oil to the mashed feta.

Step 11
~7 min

Beat the mixture well.

Step 12
~7 min

Add the eggplant to the cheese mixture and mix.

Step 13
~7 min

Pour the mixture into an oiled baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~7 min

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil over the mixture.

Step 15
~7 min

Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Step 16
~7 min

Bake for 1 hour, until lightly colored.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add herbs like parsley or mint.

Serve warm or cold.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish or appetizer.

Serve with a salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Grilled chicken

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Turkey

Cultural Significance

Part of Turkish Sephardic cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holidays

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Holiday meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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