Ingredients

  • 6 Japanese eggplants (skinnier than traditional eggplants)
  • 1/2 lb. extra-lean ground lamb or beef
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 tsp. Middle Eastern spice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 small sliced tomato

Method

  • Wash the eggplants and remove the green tops.
  • Core them, using a coring knife (chop and save the core material).
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix the ground lamb (or beef), onion, spice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • With a teaspoon, fill each eggplant with the meat mixture.
  • Press stuffing in well.
  • On a cooking sheet lined with greased aluminum foil, place the chopped core material and the stuffed eggplants in rows.
  • Lightly brush eggplants with vegetable oil.
  • Bake in a 400° oven for 30 minutes or until soft.