Quiz: Eggplant a.k.a Brinjal!

This is the Disanxian, a dish made of stir-fried potatoes, eggplants, and sweet peppers. The name roughly translates to "three treasures from the earth" given the presence of these three ingredients. If you'd want to relish this, where should you go?

Picutred here is the Malidzano, a traditional spread made from puréed bell peppers and eggplant. The name of the dish is derived from the Italian word for eggplant. Usually served as an appetizer with a side of bread, with which Balkan country would you associate this dish?

İmam bayıldı is a dish in Ottoman cuisine consisting of whole eggplant stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes, and simmered in olive oil. The literal translation of the dish's name is "The Imam _____". With multiple humourous accounts for this origin, one such story is the Imam's reaction when he hears of the amount of oil used in this dish. This reaction lends its space to the blanked out portion. Complete the dish's name.

Tortang talong is a popular breakfast and lunch dish from Filipino cuisine made by pan-frying grilled whole eggplants dipped in an mixture. The word talong in the name refers to eggplants. With the picture as an aid, tell us what "Tortang" refers to.

Escalivada is a dish of smoky grilled vegetables typically made with roasted eggplants and bell peppers. The name comes from a local dialect of this country in which the verb form means "to cook in ashes", a reference to the dish's preparation in the embers of a wood fire. With which country would you associate this dish?

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