Musaqa’a is similar to French ratatouille. Though the pronunciation is the same, and both contain eggplant, this vegetarian dish is not the same as Greek moussaka.
Tag: Eggplant
Torshi
Torshi, or turshi, are simple vegetable pickles that add a punch of flavor to Middle Eastern and Central Asian meals.
Tepsi Baytinijan
Try some Iraqi comfort food! This deeply satisfying dish is made with layers of eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes and onions, countered by the toothsome texture of the meatballs.
Melitzanes Moussaka
Learn how to make Greek moussaka, a flavorful and filling casserole of layered meat, eggplant and bechamel sauce.
Maqluba
Maqluba (مقلوبة) is Arabic for “upside-down,” which is how this popular Palestinian dish of rice, eggplant and meat is served.
Kedjenou
For the Ivoirian dish of kedjenou, chicken and vegetables are slow-cooked in a well-sealed pot with little or no added liquid,.
Kare-Kare
Kare-kare is a rich and meaty Filipino stew of oxtails, green beans and eggplant in a sauce thickened with peanut butter.
Ceebu Jen
A Wolof term meaning "rice and fish," ceebu jen is a tomatoey mix of fish, rice and cooked vegetables that shows a strong resemblance to Spanish paella and Creole jambalaya.
Caponata Siciliana
This sweet and sour eggplant (melanzane) dish embodies the essence of Sicilian cucina povera, or "cuisine of the poor" — simple, seasonal, local ingredients used at the peak of freshness.
Baingan Bhurta
Baingan bhurta, sometimes spelled baingan bharta, is kind of like an Indian version of the Middle East's baba ghanoush. Eggplant is roasted and then mixed with tomatoes and spices.