STUFFING ======================= 1 1/2 lb ground lamb,with some fat 1/2 c raw rice,well-rinsed 3 md (1-1/2 cups) onions, cut -into rings 1/4 c fresh coriander, chopped 1/4 c fresh flat leaf italian -parsley, ch, opped 1/4 c fresh basil, chopped 1/4 t black pepper 2 t salt, or to taste VEGETABLES ===================== 5 (2 lbs) eggplants 6 (1-1/4 lbs) red (or green -or) -both pe, ppers water, boili 6 (2 lbs) ripe but firm -tomatoes 3 tart green apples such as -granny sm,ith or mcintosh 2 c fresh (or tomatoes), canned -pureed
1. Mix all stuffing ingreds together & set aside.
2. Cut into eggplants 1-inch deep, lengthwise, pry open, & scoop out seeds to provide a pocket big enough to hold abt 1/2 cup stuffing.
Cut off 1/2-inch of tops of peppers. Scoop out & discard seeds & ribs. Put peppers in a bowl & pour boiling water over them to tenderize somewhat. Let stand for 2 mins, then drain. Save tops.
Cut off 1/2-inch of tomatoes & scoop of loose seeds & liquid, leaving a thick firm wall. Save tops.
Peel & core apples then cut them into thin slices. Set aside.
3: Stuff vegetables abt 3/4 full & cover them with their tops. Arrange in layers in a large pan as follows: First eggplants, then 1/3 of apples slices, peppers, another 1/3 of apples slices, tomatoes, & balance of apples. Pour tomato puree over all. Cover pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 1-1/2 hours. There is very little sauce. Should it dry out too quickly, add abt 1/2 cup of water.
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