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Hünkârbeğendi

Cultural Context

Hünkârbeğendi, translating to 'the Sultan liked it,' is a classic dish from Ottoman cuisine, reflecting the opulence of the empire. Traditionally served to royalty, it features smoky eggplant puree paired with tender lamb, showcasing the rich flavors of Turkish cooking. Today, it remains a beloved dish in Turkish households and restaurants, often enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings.

TurkishTRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kilo aubergines
2-3 tablespoons oil
1 full tablespoon butter
1 medium-sized dry onion
600 grams veal cubed meat
1-2 sharp peppers
1 dessertspoon chilli paste
2 medium-sized tomatoes
2-3 cloves garlic
1 dessertspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cups hot water
2 full tablespoons butter (for Beğendi)
2 tablespoons flour
1 tea glass cold milk
100 grams grated kashar cheese
0.5 dessertspoon salt (for Beğendi)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (for Beğendi)
chopped parsley (for garnish)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner while beef is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein and creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Zucchini can be a lighter alternative.

1

Tear off the green parts of 1 kilo of aubergines and place them in the roasting machine.

2

Roast the aubergines on both sides on the stove for the smell of embers, or in the oven if preferred.

3

Peel the aubergines after they have warmed up a little.

4

Mince the roasted aubergines finely on the board and set aside.

5

In a pot, add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and 1 full tablespoon of butter and melt it.

6

Add 1 medium-sized dry onion chopped into pieces and roast for a few minutes.

7

Add 600 grams of cubed veal meat and roast over high heat until the meat changes color.

8

Continue roasting over medium heat until the meat absorbs its own juice.

9

Add 1-2 chopped sharp peppers and 1 dessertspoon of chilli paste to the meat.

10

Peel and cube 2 medium-sized tomatoes and add them to the pot.

11

Add 2-3 cloves of small chopped garlic, 1 dessertspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and continue roasting for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally.

12

Add 1.5 cups of hot water, cover the pot, and let it cook on low heat until the meat softens and absorbs the water (about 50 minutes).

13

In a separate pan, melt 2 full tablespoons of butter for the Beğendi.

14

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and roast until the flour smells.

15

Add the chopped roasted aubergine to the pan and roast over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring.

16

Add 1 tea glass of cold milk and cook for a few minutes while stirring constantly.

17

Add 100 grams of grated kashar cheese, 0.5 dessertspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and continue to cook on medium heat until the cheese melts.

18

Once the cheese has melted, the Beğendi is ready to serve.

19

Serve the meat and Beğendi hot, spreading the Beğendi on a serving plate and adding a few spoonfuls of meat on top.

20

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéingwhiskingbaking

Equipment Needed

roasting machinepotpan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sultan's DelightHunkar Begendi

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