Eggplant Kebab

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Patlıcanlı kebap is a traditional type of kebab originating from Türkiye, and it's especially popular in Gaziantep, Adıyaman, and Şanlıurfa. The dish is usually made with a combination of eggplants, tomatoes, garlic, bell peppers, ground meat (beef or lamb), onions, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, cumin, red pepper flakes, baking soda, tomato paste, and oil. The eggplants are sliced and placed in a bowl with salted water. The ground meat is mixed with onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, seasonings, and baking soda. The mixture is shaped into meatballs that are placed onto skewers with alternating slices of eggplants. The kebabs are topped with a sauce consisting of tomato paste, oil, salt, and pepper. They're baked in the oven with tomatoes, bell peppers, and garlic for about an hour. Once done, eggplant kebabs are typically served with rice on the side. Alternatively, the kebab can also be grilled over a fire.