Persian · appetizer
Mirza Ghasemi (Smoked Eggplant with Eggs)
Mirza Ghasemi (Smoked Eggplant with Eggs) reads richness 5.1, allium 4.7 and salinity 3.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian appetizer, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.1 · Allium 4.7 · Salinity 3.5 · Earthy 3.4 · Umami 3.0 · Sweetness 2.7 · Sourness 2.5 · Fruity 2.3 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Bitterness 1.8 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Heat 1.0 · Nutty 0.9 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 2 large eggplants
- 2 tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 25 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 98.3 kcal, 4.3 g protein, 7.1 g fat, 4.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Char eggplants directly over an open flame until the skin is completely blackened and the flesh is soft and smoky.
- Peel and mash the flesh, then fry with garlic and turmeric.
- Add tomatoes and cook until thick, then stir in beaten eggs and cook until just set.
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