How to make delicious eggplant quiche fresh from the oven

This article presents a recipe for "Patlicanli Kiş," a savory Turkish quiche that highlights the rich flavor of eggplant. Kiş, a versatile pastry dish popular in French cuisine, can be adapted with various ingredients, and this eggplant version offers a hearty and delicious option.

The recipe is divided into two main parts: the pastry dough and the filling. For the dough, it calls for flour, cold butter, an egg, cold water, and salt. These ingredients are combined to form a smooth dough, which is then wrapped and chilled for about 30 minutes.

The filling features roasted or sautéed eggplant, sautéed onions, and garlic, seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano. This mixture is then combined with a custard base made from eggs, heavy cream, and cheese (white cheese or grated kashar cheese).

Instructions guide the reader through preparing the eggplant and vegetable mixture, preparing the custard, and assembling the quiche. The chilled dough is rolled out and placed into a tart pan, pricked with a fork, and then topped with the eggplant mixture. The custard is poured over the filling, and the quiche is baked in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 35-40 minutes, until golden brown. After resting for 10 minutes, it is ready to be sliced and served.