Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolmalık Patlıcan Kurusu called in German, and where can I buy it in Germany?
It is called „Getrocknete Auberginen zum Füllen“ in German; „patlıcan“ means aubergine (eggplant) and „kuru“ means dried. You can order the pack of about 45-50 pieces from the WeNatur online shop with parcel delivery to Germany.
How many pieces are in a pack of dried eggplants for dolma?
The pack contains about 45–50 dried eggplants for dolma; as it is a natural product, number, size and colour may vary. The product consists only of dried eggplant; the eggplants are hollowed out, threaded on strings, dried and contain no additives.
How are the dried eggplants prepared before making dolma?
Soak the eggplants in warm or hot water until soft, then drain and rinse them. Fill them with a rice, bulgur or minced-meat filling and cook; the product must be cooked before eating.
What taste and texture do the dried eggplants have once cooked?
They have a more intense, slightly smoky aroma than fresh eggplant. When cooked they soften and take on the flavour of the filling; they can also be cooked with dried peppers in the same pot as mixed dolma.