Batenjen Mehchi (Lebanese Lamb Stuffed Eggplant)

Batenjen Mehchi (Lebanese Lamb Stuffed Eggplant)

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This batenjen mehchi recipe comes to us from Fouad Kassab's mother, Isabelle, who prepares it using olive oil from the family's groves.

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Cooking tools:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Paring knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spoon
  • Stove
  • Can opener
  • Chef's knife

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 lb. ground lamb
  • 3 tbsp. long grain white rice
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small white onion, minced
  • 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 tsp. ground allspice
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 Japanese or fairy tale eggplants
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. dried mint
  • 1 (16-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand

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