Sunwhite

Stuffed eggplant

Prep time

15min

Cook time

60min

Stuffed eggplant is an easy dish that is filling and quick to prepare

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is an oval medium-grain white rice known for its quality and taste. When cooked, Calrose rice becomes soft and tender with a tendency to stick together due to its succulent grains, allowing it to retain its moisture. Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess as well as a side dish to compliment almost every meal. Its versatility means that it can be used in everything from starters and soups to desserts. For best results, rinse this rice with cold water. Drain well before cooking. All rice is naturally gluten-free. 4kg and 9kg packages are available in Jordan only.

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Ingredients to serve:

  • 1 tsp Paprika

  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander

  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin

  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon

  • 2 Eggplants (cut in half lengthwise and center scooped out leaving about 1 cm border all around)

  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil (divided use)

  • Salt

  • Black Pepper

  • 1 Small Onion (finely diced)

  • ½ lb Lean Ground Beef

  • 4 clove Garlic (pressed)

  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

  • 1½ cup Sunwhite Medium Grain Rice (cooked)

  • ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes (chopped)

  • 1 tbsp Flat-Leaf Parsley (chopped)

  • 1 tsp Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped, plus a couple extra leaves for garnish)

  • 1 tbsp Pistachios (roughly chopped)

  • ½ cup Plain, Low-Fat Greek Yogurt

  • 2 tbsp Tahini Paste

  • 6 clove Garlic

  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

  • ½ tsp Salt

  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper ((or your desired amount))

  • 3 tbsp Water

Medium Grain

White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

Photo of Stuffed eggplant

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400° and proceed to line a baking sheet with care and precision.

  • In a small ramekin, combine the paprika, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon to create a seasoning mix of utmost flavor, and reserve it for later use.

  • Cut the eggplants in half and place them flesh-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Proceed to drizzle approximately 3 tablespoons of oil over the eggplant halves and sprinkle about ⅓ of the seasoning mix over them, followed by a few pinches of salt and pepper.

  • Roast the seasoned eggplants in the preheated oven until they achieve a tender consistency that allows for easy piercing with a paring knife. This should take approximately 35 minutes.

  • In a pan over medium-high heat, heat up 1 tablespoon of oil.

  • Once the oil is hot, add the diced onions and sauté them until they reach a tender consistency. Proceed to crumble in the ground beef and cook until it's properly browned.

  • Introduce the remainder of the seasoning mix, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook until the beef is fully cooked and the flavors are well combined.

  • Add the cooked rice, chopped cherry tomatoes, parsley, mint, and pistachios (if desired) into the beef mixture and fold together to create a harmonious blend of flavors.

  • To prepare the garlic tahini sauce, blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Pour the sauce into a dish and set aside.

  • Once the eggplants are fully cooked, fill each eggplant cavity with the beef and rice mixture and drizzle generously with the spicy garlic tahini sauce. For added finesse, garnish with extra mint or parsley. Savor the flavors and enjoy.

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