hünkârbeğendi

🇹🇷 A dish from Turkey

Hünkârbeğendi, or simply beğendi, is an eggplant and meat dish in Ottoman cuisine.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredients	eggplant, lamb, cheese, milk, butter, flour
🔥Cooking method	braised meat over smoky eggplant purée
👅Flavour & style	smoky, creamy, savory
🕒When it’s eaten	hearty main course

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Where does hünkârbeğendi come from?

hünkârbeğendi is a dish that originated in Turkey.

What is hünkârbeğendi?

Hünkârbeğendi, or simply beğendi, is an eggplant and meat dish in Ottoman cuisine.