Place of origin | Turkey |
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Main ingredients | Eggplant, onions, garlic, black pepper, tomatoes, parsley and ground meat |
Variations | İmam bayıldı |
Karnıyarık (lit. 'riven belly' in Turkish) is a dish found in Turkish cuisine [1] consisting of eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed chopped onions, garlic, black pepper, tomatoes, optional green pepper, parsley, and ground meat. [2] [3]
A similar dish is the İmam bayıldı, which does not include meat [1] [4] and is served at room temperature or warm. [5]
The dish is often served with rice. [6]