Yakhnet Bathinjan

== Description ==
Eggplant stew
== Ingredients ==
* 16 oz black eggplants, peeled, cubed
* 20 oz lamb stew meat, cubed
* 1 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 tbsp salt
* a dash of ground black pepper and allspice
* vegetable oil
* 1 tbsp butter or shortening
== Directions ==
# Sprinkle salt on eggplant cubes.
# Place aside for 1 hour.
# Fry eggplant cubes in hot oil.
# Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
# Fry chopped onion for 2 minutes then sauté meat with 2 tbsp of butter.
# Cover with water, add salt and spices, and cook on high heat.
# Bring to a boil.
# Cover pot and cook on medium heat for 2 hours.
# Add fried eggplants to meat and stock.
# Cover pot and cook for 10 minutes.
# Serve eggplant stew with lemon wedges and eggplant dip.
Category:Lebanese Meat Dishes
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Lamb Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
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