title: Karnıyarık
text: # 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.
  
  