Sheikh el Mahshi Betingan

• 12 small long aubergines or 6 medium-sized ones
• Butter or oil
• Filling 1
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Prepare the aubergines for filling according to Method 1 or 2. Everyone has a favourite way of softening aubergines before stuffing. It was usual to deep fry – and this is still done, but now people feel it is healthier to steam or to poach the vegetables.

Stuff them with the prepared filling and place them in an oven-proof dish.

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