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Imam Bayildi (literally translated as "The imam fainted" or "The imam was thrilled" depending on the context) is one of the most notable Turkish zeytinyağlı (olive oil) dishes. It is a kind of Meze as a vegetarian dish. It consists of eggplant stuffed with onions, garlic, and tomatoes, then simmered in olive oil. It is served cold like other dishes cooked with olive oil, which are also called zeytinyagli in general. Another variant is karnıyarık, which also includes mincemeat. |
