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Patlıcan Salatası – Turkish Grilled Eggplant Salad

Turkish steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.

Intro/Story

In the copper kitchens of a steam locomotive, Patlıcan Salatası smolders like embers. Grilled eggplant, mixed with garlic, herbs, and olive oil, reflects the rustic charm of Ottoman tradition framed by brass gears and iron rivets.

Patlıcan Salatası is a Turkish grilled eggplant salad made with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. Smoky and refreshing, it is a popular meze served with bread or grilled meats. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, it is both healthy and flavorful.

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Ingredients

• 2 eggplants
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 20 min
• Total time: 35 min
• Yield: 4 servings

Preparation

1. Grill eggplants until skin is charred and flesh soft.
2. Scoop out flesh, mix with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~110
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 7 g
• Carbs: 10 g

Tips & Variations

• Add pomegranate seeds for garnish.
• Serve with warm pita bread.

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