Karniyarik
Karnıyarık
Stuffed eggplant and meat dish from the Turkish cuisine
Karnıyarık (lit. 'riven belly' in Turkish) is a dish found in Turkish cuisine[1] consisting of eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed chopped onions, garlic, black pepper, tomatoes, optional green pepper, parsley, and ground meat.[2][3]
A similar dish is the İmam bayıldı, which does not include meat[1][4] and is served at room temperature or warm.[5]
The dish is often served with rice.[6]