Turshi Bonjan (Pickled Stuffed Eggplant) Recipe

Name: Turshi Bonjan (Pickled Stuffed Eggplant) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 1 lb (8 to 10) smallest eggplants; 4 c Water; 1 Head (abt 8 cloves) garlic, peeled; ¼ c Dried mint; 2 tb To 3 tb hot red chili flakes to taste; 1 tb Ground cinnamon; 1 tb Salt; 1 c To 2 c white or red vinegar

?Turshi Bonjan is a traditional Albanian dish consisting of pickled eggplant stuffed with garlic, salt, and vinegar. It is often served as an appetizer or side dish.

1 lb (8 to 10) smallest eggplants

4 c Water

1 Head (abt 8 cloves) garlic, peeled

¼ c Dried mint

2 tb To 3 tb hot red chili flakes to taste

1 tb Ground cinnamon

1 tb Salt

1 c To 2 c white or red vinegar

Small finger-size eggplant are best to use in this pickle, but smallest Italian variety will do well. The pickle will keep preserved for several months but should be refrigerated after it matures

1. Remove stem from each eggplant