{"id":"patl_can_salatas_956efbc877","slug":"patl-can-salatas-turkish-eggplant-salad","title":"Patlıcan Salatası (Turkish Eggplant Salad)","description":"A smoky, refreshing Mediterranean appetizer featuring fire-roasted eggplants mashed with garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 large eggplants","name":"Eggplant","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"large","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"dressing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"extra virgin","notes":"","group":"dressing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tbsp fresh lemon juice","name":"Lemon juice","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"dressing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"dressing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"fresh","group":"garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Pierce the eggplants with a fork. Roast them over a gas burner or grill until the skin is charred and the flesh is very soft. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 30 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"Pierce the eggplants","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the hot eggplants in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. This helps the skin peel off easily.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the hot eggplants","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Peel the eggplants and discard the skins. Place the flesh in a colander for a few minutes to drain excess bitter juices.","group":"Preparation","title":"Peel the eggplants and discard the skins","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Finely chop or mash the eggplant flesh with a fork in a mixing bowl. Mix in the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.","group":"Assembly","title":"Finely chop or mash the eggplant flesh","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve at room temperature or chilled.","group":"Plating","title":"Transfer to a serving plate and garnish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Plating"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, roast the eggplants over an open flame or charcoal to get that signature smoky aroma. If using an oven, pierce them with a fork first.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["roast"],"equipment":["Grill or Oven","Mixing bowl","Colander","Fork"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb","mediterranean"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"serving","note":"Approx 150g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The salad can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance; the flavors develop more over time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature. Do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpatl_can_salatas_956efbc877%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e04dc1da-596d-4619-99ff-8066170a222d","imageAlt":"Patlıcan Salatası (Turkish Eggplant Salad) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["eggplant","salad","dip","mediterranean","turkish","vegan","gluten free","healthy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Patlıcan Salatası (Turkish Eggplant Salad)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:56:56.860Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:56:56.860Z","related":[{"id":"ac_l_ezme_d064be0373","slug":"acili-ezme","title":"Acılı Ezme","description":"A classic Turkish spicy vegetable salad and condiment featuring finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onions, balanced with the tang of pomegranate molasses and aromatic herbs.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["sauce","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fac_l_ezme_d064be0373%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac6fc624-4435-4cfa-9991-d45441036707","imageAlt":"Acılı Ezme — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","dip","vegetable","healthy","turkish","mezze"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_2f05621352","slug":"bouyiourdi-greek-baked-feta","title":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta)","description":"A traditional Greek meze featuring salty feta cheese baked until melted with juicy tomatoes, spicy peppers, and fragrant extra virgin olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2f05621352%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fd6db74e-cfd9-46b5-aa96-6e0e76c26c9a","imageAlt":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta) — recipe cover","tags":["feta","baked cheese","greek meze","spicy","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_66184712aa","slug":"creamy-homemade-hummus","title":"Creamy Homemade Hummus","description":"A silky, rich, and authentic Mediterranean chickpea dip blended with nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. 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