Patlıcan Kapama

Directions

  1. 1Peel the eggplants in a zebra pattern, slice them thinly lengthwise, soak in salt water, dry, and fry.
  2. 2Slice the potatoes into rings and fry.
  3. 3For the meat filling, sauté the onion, garlic, and ground meat.
  4. 4Add the peppers and continue to sauté.
  5. 5Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices, then mix. Add half a tea glass of water, cover, and cook until the water is absorbed.
  6. 6For the béchamel sauce, melt butter and oil in a pan, add flour, and sauté until fragrant.
  7. 7Add milk and stir continuously. Once thickened, add black pepper and salt, then remove from heat.
  8. 8Line a bowl with eggplant slices, add 1 or 2 potato slices, and add 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture.
  9. 9Press down with a spoon, close the top with eggplant slices, and place a potato slice on top.
  10. 10Invert the bowl onto a baking dish.
  11. 11Pour béchamel sauce over the top and add grated cheese.
  12. 12Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 adet patlıcan
  • 1 adet patates
  • 300 gr kıyma
  • 1 adet kapya biber
  • 1 adet yeşil biber
  • 1 adet soğan
  • 2 diş sarımsak
  • 1 adet domates
  • 1 yemek kaşığı salça
  • 0.5 çay bardağı su
  • tuz
  • karabiber
  • pul biber
  • kırmızı toz biber
  • 1 tatlı kaşığı un
  • 1 tatlı kaşığı tereyağ
  • 1 yemek kaşığı sıvı yağ
  • 1 çay bardağı süt
  • bolca kaşar peyniri

Tips

  • Make the bechamel sauce right before pouring it over the dish to prevent it from solidifying.
  • Ensure the eggplant slices are thin.