Turkish Eggplant Dolma — Jewish Food Society

Ingredients

• 3 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed and roughly torn
• 1 cup water, divided
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• Two 1-pound eggplants (preferably with an elongated shape)
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate*
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• Crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
• Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish