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Gaziantep alenazik (smoked aubergine, yoghurt and grilled lamb)

Serves 1Official

Ingredients

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Cross-section

  1. Ground lamb38%
  2. Charred aubergine28%
  3. Strained yogurt28%
  4. Clarified butter (ghee) 6%
  5. Paprika 1%
  6. Garlic 0%

Ingredients by weight, heaviest at the bottom.

Method

  1. Char the aubergine over a flame, turning it so it cooks all round, then peel it and chop finely.

    10 min

  2. Thread the mince onto flat skewers and grill over charcoal, turning in the same direction.

  3. Stir the garlic into the strained yoghurt if you like.

  4. Put the aubergine in the serving dish, spoon the yoghurt over and warm gently on low heat.

  5. Place the grilled meat on top. Melt the ghee, stir in the red pepper and drizzle over to serve.

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Last changed: November 1, 2026

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