2 peynirli patlican Recipes

eggplants (aubergines, 1 lb in all), salt, onion, olive oil (be sure to use a good 1!), tomatoes, peeled and chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, parsley, chopped, fresh mint, chopped, basmati rice, chicken stock, paper towels, yogurt , for serving (or cucumber salad with (middle east, palestine) which is even better)

eggplants , slice skin in alternating strips and slice in 1/2 inch slices, halloumi cheese or mozzarella, grated, corn starch, mint, dill, chopped, egg, olive oil for frying