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Baked Eggplants with Kefta
Baked eggplant gratin, stuffed with a savory minced meat kefta, spiced and topped with melted mozzarella. A simple, comforting, typically Maghreb dish, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Critical Success Points
- • Sear the eggplants until tender
- • Cook the ground meat until fully done
- • Assemble properly so the filling stays inside
- • Bake until the cheese is golden
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful of hot oil splatters when searing the eggplants.
- • Use gloves or an oven mitt to handle the hot dish removed from the oven.
- • Ensure the ground meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 71°C.
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