Karnıyarık
# Karnıyarık

Karnıyarık (lit. 'riven belly' in Turkish) is a dish found in Turkish cuisine consisting of eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed chopped onions, garlic, black pepper, tomatoes, optional green pepper, parsley, and ground meat.

A similar dish is the İmam bayıldı, which does not include meat and is served at room temperature or warm.

The dish is often served with rice.

