A garnish rice, a accompanying or main course. The exquisite flavor of the fried eggplant meets rice. It suits almost every meat grill, meatballs, chickens. Enjoy your meal!
Put the rice in a strainer and rinse it several times. Soak in warm water with a teaspoon of salt added.
Peel and salt the eggplants and dice them. Soak in salted water for ten minutes. Heat the sunflower oil in a deep pan.
Remove the eggplants and pat dry on a paper towel. Throw it into the hot oil and fry it until it turns golden brown and remove it again on a paper towel and remove the excess oil.
Take the butter and oil in the rice cooker and heat it without burning it. Drain the rice and add it and fry it until the rice becomes transparent, taking care not to break it.
Add the hot water to the rice, paying attention to one to one and a half measure, add salt, put on low heat, close the lid and let it cook. When the rice is cooked, take it off the heat, cover it and let it rest for ten minutes. Before serving, mix it with fried eggplants and add black pepper and serve warm. Enjoy your meal!
Note: If you are going to consume it as a main course alone, an ice-cold tzatziki with plenty of fresh mint would suit this rice!
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Eggplant:
Eggplant, thanks to anthocyanins giving its purple color, is a powerful antioxidant source; particularly nasunin supports brain health. Its high fiber content aids digestion and promotes satiety. It's rich in vitamin K and potassium. An indispensable part of Mediterranean cuisine, eggplant perfectly pairs with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lamb, yogurt, and mint. It can be transformed into many healthy and delicious dishes.
Baldo Rice:
Baldo rice, a Turkish kitchen staple, offers plump grains ideal for pilafs and stuffed dishes. Its medium glycemic index helps stabilize blood sugar, providing prolonged satiety. Rich in B vitamins for energy and fiber for digestion, it also contains minerals like manganese and selenium that support immunity. Naturally gluten-free, it suits various diets. It perfectly complements meat, chicken, and vegetable dishes.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
Sunflower Oil:
Sunflower oil is a rich source of Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against free radical damage. Its unsaturated fatty acid profile can support heart health and help lower bad cholesterol. It is widely preferred in the kitchen for frying, salad dressings, and baked goods.
Salt:
Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
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