Georgian · appetizer
Walnut-Stuffed Eggplant (Badrijani Nigvzit)
Walnut-Stuffed Eggplant (Badrijani Nigvzit) reads nutty 4.8, richness 4.5 and fruity 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian appetizer, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Nutty 4.8 · Richness 4.5 · Fruity 4.5 · Sourness 4.4 · Allium 3.9 · Earthy 3.7 · Sweetness 3.6 · Herbaceous 3.1 · Floral 2.8 · Bitterness 2.1 · Umami 2.0 · Heat 2.0 · Warm Spice 1.0 · Citrus 0.5
What's in it (11)
- 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil for frying
- 1 cup walnuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek
- 1 tsp dried marigold petals
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- fresh herbs for garnish
Time & effort: about 50 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 321.1 kcal, 8.1 g protein, 29 g fat, 12.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Salt eggplant slices, let drain for 20 minutes, then pat dry and fry in oil until golden and soft, then drain on paper.
- Blend walnuts, garlic, vinegar, and spices with a splash of water into a thick, spreadable paste.
- Spread the walnut paste on each eggplant slice and roll up tightly.
- Arrange on a platter and garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Spinach Walnut Balls (Pkhali) — Georgian
- Cheese and Herb Salad (Nigvziani Kombosto) — Georgian
- Zeytin Piyazı (Olive, Walnut and Pomegranate Molasses Salad) — Turkish
- Fesenjan (Pomegranate Walnut Stew) — Persian
- Greek-stuffed Tomatoes — Greek
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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.