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Kizarmis Patlican (fried Eggplant With Green

Title: KIZARMIS PATLICAN (FRIED EGGPLANT WITH GREEN is a home-style recipe. Serves 6. 2 tb Olive oil 1 1/2 c Olive oil 4 md Tomato; peeled, seeded and ;coarsely chopped 2 lg Garlic cloves; peeled and ;thinly sliced 1 ts Salt 1/4 c Salt 1 Eggplant; (about 1 lb.) 2 md Green peppers; seeded, ;deribb...

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 1 1/2 cup
• 4

Method (preview)

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   ;deribbed and cut lengthwise

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   Name; Fried Eggplant with Green Peppers and Tomato

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   In a heavy 8 to 10 inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over moderate heat until a light haze forms above it.

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   Add the tomatoes, garlic and 1 teaspoon of the salt.

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   Mashing and stirring frequently, cook the tomatoes briskly until almost all their liquid evaporates and they become a thick, somewhat smooth puree.

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   Set aside off the heat.

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   With a large, sharp knife, peel the eggplant and cut off the stem end.

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   Cut the eggplant lengthwise into inch thick slices.

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   Then one at a time lay each slice flat and cut lengthwise strips at inch intervals starting at the wide end and cutting to within about 2 inches of the narrow end. the slices should now look like fans.

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    Combine 1 quart of water and the remaining 1/4 cup of salt in a shallow bowl or baking dish, and add the eggplant sections.

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    In a heavy 12 inch skillet, heat the remaining 1 cups of oil over high heat until a light haze forms above it.

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    Pat the eggplant completely dry with paper towels.

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    Regulating the heat so the eggplant colors evenly without burning, fry it 3 or 4 slices at a time for about 5 minutes on each side, or until it is lightly browned and shows no resistance when pierced with the tines of a fork.

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    Transfer the eggplant to paper towels and fry the remaining slices.

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    Add the green peppers, skin side up, to the oil remaining in the skillet, adding more oil if necessary.

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    Cook the peppers over moderate heat for about 10 minutes, turning them over with tongs.

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    When they are soft but still somewhat firm to the touch, drain them on paper towels.

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    Peel off the skins with a small, sharp knife.

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    Mound the eggplant slices in the center of a serving platter and pour the tomato sauce over them.

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    Fold the peppers in half lengthwise and arrange them attractively around the eggplant.

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    Serve at room temperature.

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    Time Life Series: Middle Eastern Cooking, "circa 69"