Turkish Gaziantep Dried Eggplant 45-50 Pcs PDO

Turkish Gaziantep Dried Eggplant 45-50 Pieces. PDO - Geographica Indications Product

Gaziantep's food culture stretches from the past to the present, and Gaziantep cuisine is considered one of the richest local cuisines of Turkish cuisine. Traditions and practices from past periods in food culture have been carried to the present day, and one of them is the preservation of products by drying. Drying is one of the oldest methods used since ancient times to preserve food for a long time. Pistachio dried eggplant; It is consumed by being stuffed and is a famous and important dried vegetable that has survived for many years. Antep cuisine and "Balcan dolma" (dry stuffed eggplant) are featured in the "Food Treatise" written by Ali Eşref Dede in the 18th century.

Climatic characteristics are very important in the production of dry eggplant. The aubergines dried in Gaziantep take longer to dry than other provinces and It has a soft texture.The most distinctive feature of Gaziantep Dried Eggplant is its color, taste and softness after cooking.Gaziantep dried eggplant is characterized as a light-colored, thin-walled product that becomes soft after cooking. It differs from its products in terms of shell color and hardness level.

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool and dry environment.

Origin: Turkey

Eggplants to be considered for drying are harvested between August and September. The harvested eggplants are washed, cut in half and hollowed out. The eggplants, which are made ready by removing the inside, are stringed in 50 pieces. For the drying area, poles are erected and ropes are stretched between them. Eggplant rows are usually hung in rows of 5 and 10 on hangers prepared in the drying area. High, windy areas are generally chosen for drying. Windy weather and shade are needed to ensure good drying. Humid weather is undesirable. Direct contact of eggplants with the sun causes the product to burn and black spots to form on it after drying. Drying is completed in 3 - 4 days in windy weather. In case of rainy weather, this period can be extended up to 1 week.

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