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Aubergine Pilaf Veg CD MC Turkish 110mins plus standing
Turkish Name: Patlicanli Pilav
Ingredients 600ml/20fl.oz. Boiling Water
Instructions
1. Place the aubergine cubes in layers in a colander, sprinkling each layer generously with salt. Leave in the sink or over a large bowl for 1 hour to draw out the juices.
2. Meanwhile, place the rice in a large bowl, cover with plenty of very hot salted water and set aside until cold.
3. Rinse the aubergine cubes well under running water then dry on kitchen paper.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan until very hot, add the dried aubergine cubes and fry, stirring frequently until golden brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
5. Add the onions and pine nuts to the pan and sauté for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Drain the rice well, add to the onion mixture and continue to cook over a medium heat stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
7. Stir in aubergine the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil then reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook over for 5 minutes.
8. Reduce the heat further to low and continue cook till all the water has been absorbed.
9. Remove from the heat and cover the pan with a clean towel then put a lid on top and leave for 30 minutes. Stir well before serving cold.
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