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Meatballs on Eggplant Puree
Meatballs on a creamy roasted eggplant puree, this Turkish classic combines tender meatballs with rich vegetable mash.
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Prep15 min
Cook10 min
DifficultyMedium
ServingsServes 2
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Ingredients
Scale:2servings
1. Meatball ingredients
Ground beef
Small grated onion
Grated garlic
Semolina
Breadcrumbs
Baking soda
Salt
Black pepper
Cumin
Red pepper flakes
Water
2. Puree ingredients
Butter
Flour
Roasted eggplant
Grated garlic
Milk
Grated cheese
Salt and pepper
3. Sauce ingredients
Butter
Tomato paste
Water
Step-by-Step Method
01
Prepare the meatball mix
Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and shape into small balls.
02
Cook the eggplant puree sauce
Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour, then add roasted eggplant and cook for 1-2 minutes.
03
Add milk and seasonings
Pour in milk, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until the mixture thickens.
04
Stir in cheese
Remove from heat and fold in the grated cheese until smooth.
05
Fry the meatballs
In a separate pan, fry the meatballs until each side is nicely browned.
06
Make the meatball sauce
In the same pan, melt butter, sauté tomato paste, add water and meatballs, then simmer.
07
Serve
Spread the eggplant puree on a plate, top with meatballs, garnish with parsley and drizzle cooking juices.
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