Eggplant Sumac Meatballs with Saffron Rice
User Reviews
4.3
8 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
350 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Persian
Eggplant Sumac Meatballs with Saffron Rice
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Comfort food, Persian style. Eggplant Sumac Meatballs with Saffron Rice is perfect for a simple dinner that doesn't require a lot of effort yet is full of flavor. The tanginess of sumac and the aroma of saffron make this dish very special.
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Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 eggplant large
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef 85 - 90 % lean
- 1 onion large
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 1/2 tbsp sumac
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp flour
- olive oil about 2 tbsp, to cook the meatballs
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 cup water
Saffron rice
- 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
- water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp saffron bloomed
Instructions
Meatballs:
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with non stick spray.
- cut the eggplant into half lengthwise and rub olive oil on the cuts. Place the halves on the baking sheet cut side down and bake for 25-30 minutes until the flesh is cooked and soft.
- Meanwhile grate the onion, squeeze it and discard the excess water. Place it in a large bowl.
- Once the eggplant is cooked, turn the oven off and let the eggplant cool.
- Once cooled, scoop out the flesh and add it to the onion.
- Add beef, paprika, cumin, turmeric, sumac, salt, pepper and flour. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Make meatballs the size of a walnut. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs until they're brown on all sides.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a sauce pan. Saute onion until golden brown. Add tomato paste, salt and pepper. Cook for a minute. Add in pomegranate molasses and water. Bring to boil and simmer for 5-8 minutes.
- Add the sauce to the meatballs that are brown now and cook for about 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are completely cooked.
Saffron Rice:
- Wash the rice 3 times and place it in a small pot. Add water until it reaches 1/2 inch above the rice. Put the pot over medium heat and cook uncovered until it starts boiling. Once the water is almost evaporated, cover the lid with a kitchen towel and place it on the pot. Cook for another 10 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
- Add the bloomed saffron to the rice and mix using a fork. Serve with the meatballs.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
8 reviews
Good
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