Double eggplant paté

Patlican ezme and Patlican ezme yogurt

Author Christine aka @krk_pamuk

Ingredients

• eggplant
• garlic
• olive oil
• salt
• chili flakes on top

Second version, you just add these ingredients

• unflavored yogurt
• sour cream
• chili flakes

Grill eggplant until soft.

Cool, scoop out the meat, separating from skin.

For every 2 cups of eggplant add 1 clove grated garlic and 1/4 cup if olive oil, mix with spoon gently combining until smooth , salt to taste. Spread on toast/bread. (also good on spegetti).

A second version, take 1 cup if above mixture add one half cup unflavored yogurt or 1/3 cup sour cream, mix. Serve both versions with olive oil drizzled over the top and sprinkle with chili flakes.

This is a classic meze in izmir served with salads, additional meze’s and fish or grilled meat. Sharing a table with friends, family slowly eating meze and delicious meat is one of the best ways to enjoy a summer evening in beautiful Izmir. Add Raki and a little music, its the only way to live

Bon Appetit