Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs
Imam Bayildi Grilled Kebab
Chef's Menu Description
Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Ingredients
- • 4 slim aubergines, halved lengthways
- • 2 onions, finely chopped
- • 3 tomatoes, diced
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- • 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- • 1/2 tsp sugar
- • 3/4 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Score and scoop a groove in each aubergine half, leaving a 1cm shell.
2
Phase 2
Saute onions and garlic in the oil until soft, then add tomatoes, allspice, sugar, and salt; cook 8 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Pile the tomato filling into the aubergine shells and drizzle with remaining oil.
4
Phase 4
Grill flesh-side down over medium heat 6-7 minutes, then turn and cook over gentler heat until the shells are tender.
5
Phase 5
Rest 10 minutes, scatter with parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.