Kopuoğlu
Quick answer
Kopuoğlu is a meze made by frying eggplants and peppers, then serving them with tomato sauce and yogurt. It is preferred as a refreshing and satisfying starter, especially in the summer months.
- Total time
- 35 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~210 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
kopuoğlu recipe · eggplant meze · aegean appetizers
35 dk · 4 servings · 210 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 3 green peppers
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup strained yogurt
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Method
- Dice the eggplants and soak them in salted water for 15 minutes to remove bitterness.
- Fry the drained eggplants and chopped peppers in hot oil until golden brown.
- Peel and grate the tomatoes, then cook in olive oil until the liquid evaporates.
- Mix the strained yogurt with crushed garlic and salt until smooth.
- Spread the yogurt on a serving plate and top with the fried vegetables.
- Drizzle the tomato sauce over the top and serve.
Make sure to dry the eggplants thoroughly before frying to prevent them from absorbing too much oil.
FAQ
Is Kopuoğlu served hot?
Kopuoğlu is typically served warm or at room temperature.
Can other vegetables be used instead of eggplant?
The original recipe is eggplant-based, but zucchini can be added in some regions.
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