Melbessa — Eggplant Stuffed and Wrapped in Kibbeh

Melbessa — a distinctive and delicious dish: eggplant stuffed and wrapped in kibbeh dough, baked in the oven and served with rice and tomato sauce. A unique recipe to try.

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1 kg small long eggplants½ kg ground meat2 medium red onions, chopped¼ cup pine nuts2 tablespoons tomato paste½ kg tomatoes, dicedSaltAllspiceCinnamonHot pepper to tasteGhee or butter

Kibbeh dough

2½ cups fine bulgur½ kg meatOnion (dry)2 teaspoons salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons kibbeh spice mixIce cubes

Some of

Mint leavesBasilRed or green hot pepperDried marjoramGreen onionFor more eggplant recipes see: Eggplant moussaka with chickpeas

Step 1

Peel the eggplant lengthwise, leaving a little skin between the peeled strips; leave the stems intact.

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Eggplant moussaka with chickpeas

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