Imam Bayildi
Aubergine stuffed with onion and tomato in olive oil.
About Imam Bayildi
Whole aubergines are stewed soft in olive oil and stuffed with a sweet braise of onion, garlic and tomato, then served at room temperature. Its name means the imam fainted, supposedly from delight or the amount of oil.
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