Tarb | How Much Does STREET FOOD in Egypt Cost? | Egypt Vlog #114 | تكلفة اكلة طرب في مصر

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat while ground chicken is more economical.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch with lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is nutritious while water is cost-effective.

Slice eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh.

Sprinkle salt on the eggplant halves and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse and pat dry the eggplants after 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Incorporate ground meat, cooking until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato, rice, spices, and vegetable broth; simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.

Mix in chopped parsley and chickpeas, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Stuff the eggplant halves with the rice and meat mixture.

Place stuffed eggplants in a pot with a little broth at the bottom.

Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until eggplants are tender.

Garnish with toasted pine nuts before serving.

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