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Mesaka'a (Egyptian Eggplant Casserole)
Mesaka'a (Egyptian Eggplant Casserole) reads umami 7.1, richness 6.0 and allium 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian main, about 1 hr 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.1 · Richness 6.0 · Allium 4.4 · Sweetness 3.5 · Earthy 3.4 · Salinity 3.2 · Sourness 2.2 · Fruity 2.1 · Bitterness 1.9 · Herbaceous 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Nutty 1.5 · Floral 0.9 · Citrus 0.9
What's in it (11)
- 2 large eggplant, sliced
- 1/2 lb ground beef, optional
- 1 can (14 oz) canned tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green peppers, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Time & effort: about 1 hr 20 min (30 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 44.9 kcal, 4.8 g protein, 1.1 g fat, 4.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Salt eggplant slices and fry or roast until golden.
- Saute onion, garlic, and peppers, add ground beef if using, then add tomatoes and spices to make a thick sauce.
- Layer fried eggplant with the sauce in a baking dish, repeating the layers.
- Bake until bubbling and set, and serve warm.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.