Makdous
Eggplant dish from the Levant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Makdous (Arabic: المكدوس or sometimes المقدوس) is a dish of oil-cured aubergines. Part of Levantine cuisine (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine), they are miniature, tangy eggplants stuffed with walnuts, red pepper, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Sometimes chilli powder is added.[1][2]
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| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Middle East |
| Region or state | Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine |
| Main ingredients | Eggplants, walnuts, red pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt |
Makdous is usually prepared by Syrian households around fall to supply for winter, and is usually eaten during breakfast, supper or as a snack.[3] It is also often served as an appetiser in restaurants.[4]
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