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Kashke Bademjan

Cultural Context

Kashke Bademjan is a beloved Persian dish, originating from Iran, often served as an appetizer or side. This rich eggplant dip highlights the use of kashk, a fermented whey, which adds depth and tanginess. Traditionally enjoyed with flatbread, it reflects the Persian appreciation for bold flavors and communal dining. Today, variations exist worldwide, with some using yogurt or sour cream as substitutes for kashk, making it accessible to a broader audience.

PersianIRside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 eggplants
3 onions
10 cloves of garlic
2 tsp of turmeric
1 tsp of pepper
1/2 cup water
1 to 2 tbsp of whey
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp of dried mint
walnuts
salt

kashk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

eggplants

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned eggplant

Canned eggplant is convenient and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs offer convenience and longer shelf life.

1

Peel 5 eggplants.

2

Put eggplants in a colander, sprinkle with salt, cover with cloth, and let sit for a few hours.

3

Wash and dry the eggplants.

4

Chop 3 onions and 10 cloves of garlic.

5

Fry the onions in oil until translucent.

6

Add garlic and fry for a short time, do not over-fry.

7

Fry the eggplants in oil.

8

Add 2 tsp of turmeric and 1 tsp of pepper; fry for a minute on low heat.

9

Mash the eggplants in the skillet.

10

Add 1/2 cup water and 1 to 2 tbsp of whey to the eggplants.

11

Add the fried onions to the eggplants.

12

Close the lid and let it cook for half an hour on low heat.

13

Add 2 tbsp of dried mint and fry briefly with the eggplants.

14

Add walnuts.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

colanderskilletlid

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Kashk-e BademjanPersian Eggplant Dip

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