Shish Andaz

Directions

  1. 1Grind walnuts in a food processor until finely ground.
  2. 2Sauté finely chopped onions in oil until softened.
  3. 3Add the ground walnuts to the sautéed onions and briefly sauté them together.
  4. 4Add spices, tomato paste, and pomegranate molasses to the walnut mixture.
  5. 5Season with salt.
  6. 6Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  7. 7Add ice cubes and water to the stew mixture.
  8. 8Cover and cook, allowing the walnuts to release their natural oils.
  9. 9Peel the eggplant.
  10. 10Dice the eggplant into small cubes.
  11. 11Season the diced eggplant with salt.
  12. 12Let the seasoned eggplant sit in a colander to drain excess water.
  13. 13Squeeze the eggplant to remove any remaining water.
  14. 14Fry the eggplant in a pan until golden brown.
  15. 15Stir the fried eggplant into the walnut stew until well combined.
  16. 16Serve the Shish Andaz with freshly steamed rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 handful walnuts
  • 1 handful onions
  • spices
  • tomato paste
  • pomegranate molasses
  • salt
  • water
  • ice cubes
  • 1 eggplant
  • oil

Equipment

food processorpotpancolanderbowlknife

Tips

  • Shocking the ground walnuts with ice cubes makes them release their natural oils, giving the stew its iconic, rich look and flavor.
  • Peel, dice, and season eggplants, then let them sit to remove excess water, which helps them absorb less oil when frying.