Patlıcanlı Islim Kebabı

Slice the eggplants lengthwise and sprinkle with salt, let them sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.

Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Stuff the eggplant halves with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.

Drizzle with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes.

Serve hot with yogurt on the side.