A Simple, Flavorful Lebanese Dish for Late-Summer Gatherings
- Hearty vegetarian stew perfect for dinner parties
- Simple ingredients with deep flavor
- Caramelized onions, Japanese eggplants, and crushed tomatoes
- Creamy yogurt-tahini sauce and pita chips
- Ideal for mezze spread or main dish
- Adapted from Nabila’s restaurant in Brooklyn
This late-summer dish is perfect for indoor gatherings. The simple ingredients of eggplant, tomato, and onion are elevated with caramelized onions, Japanese eggplants, and crushed tomatoes. Topped with a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce and homemade pita chips, this Lebanese staple is perfect for dinner parties or as part of a mezze spread. Prepare in advance for easy serving.
Recipe: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt butter. When foamy, stir in onions and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring often, until onions are caramelized, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pita chips: Line a sheet pan with paper towels. Use scissors to cut around the edge of each pita to remove the bulky perimeter. In a large skillet, heat 2 cups oil to 350 degrees. Working in batches, fry eggplant on one side until deep golden, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook until caramelized, 2 minutes more. Assemble the stew: Set caramelized onions in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add tomatoes, white and black peppers, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water. Simmer until reduced, 10 minutes more. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, tahini, garlic and salt. Over individual plates or a platter, break the pita into shards and scatter evenly. Spoon on warm stew, generously drizzle dressing overtop, garnish with parsley and finish with more pita chips.
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Private Companies: Nabila’s
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