What it tastes like
Silky aubergine, savoury mince and sweet tomato, with a little warmth from pepper.
Lunch or dinner · Across Turkey
Karnıyarık
Say it: kahr-nuh-yah-ruhk
A whole aubergine split open after frying, then filled with minced meat, onion, tomato and peppers before being baked until tender.
How to order it
It is usually served with rice. The aubergine should be soft right through and the filling moist rather than dry.
Good beside it
- Rice pilavı
- Cacık
- A sharp shepherd’s salad
Dietary note
Contains meat and may be cooked with butter. Rice is usually gluten-free, but confirm with the restaurant.