Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

So good! I made three of each layer, and due to others comments on blandness and not enough sauce, I used about 1 3/4 cups sour cream, 2 tsp salt, and 3 cloves of roasted garlic. I added some evaporated milk to stretch the sauce too but it didn't need it, it was a little watery (I forgot to sprinkle layers with flour per the recipe, I think that would've helped too). But it was savory and delicious, even people who didn't like eggplant or onions loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks!

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ROBORG

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Living In: Springfield, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

I followed the recipe to a "t". We like it and probably will be the only way we eat eggplant again. The only thing I had trouble with was that I did not get a nice sauce. I think it was because there was too much water from not draining the eggplant enough after boiling. We'll certainly try it again and drain the eggplant longer.

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juls

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2008

My husband loved this, my 8 year old ate it, but didn't love it. A nice alternative for a vegetable side dish.

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Grace

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Reviewed: May 16, 2008

Never again!! There was no sauce, there was certainly no "sumptuousness". There is nothing positive to say about boiled eggplant and the sour cream topping turned to leather in the oven.

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SSTAMES

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

I also sauteed onions in olive oil with spices, then did the same with tomatoes. Turned out great! Family loved it. It's a very famous recipe called "under the coat" or with literal translation "under the fur coat" (pod shoo-boy). You can cook many dishes under the coat (of sour cream or mayo).

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WHATScooking4DINNER

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2007

Very delicious recipe.. although my girlfriend was born and raised in Russia and had never heard of it ;) Anyhow, I would definitely try it again, maybe with less onion next time though.

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djo

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2007

In my case, the sauce never really got made, maybe cause I used yogurt instead of sour cream. I also believe that the onions would better if sauted a little. Its not a great recipe but certainly not bad either.

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VIVNIDHI

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2007

I didn't boil the eggplants and they still came out ok. But I would substitute the sour cream with the cheese( Mexican blend)

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ukerakuk

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2007

This was delicious! My guests loved it when we hosted Russian Night!

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Bridget

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2006

Sooo delicious. I had this same dish, or one very like it, at a restaurant in Russia and have been trying to recreate it since. I made sure my onions were sliced very thin so that they would be sufficiently cooked in the oven, but still have some of the oomph which would be lost by sauteeing. This is definitely going into a regular rotation in my kitchen.

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Mary Beth

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2006

i ended up making a great dip out of this by accident.my eggplant was too small and fell apart after boiling!This is what i did: sautee onions and tomatoes in olive oil with some fresh basil. boil small pieces of eggplant. add eggplant,tomatoes and onion to sour cream mixture, stir everything together and put on sourdough bread. my son and i ate it all before dinner!

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2006

I didn't think it was bland, either. Pretty good dish, although not a strong favorite -- maybe a low 4 or a 3.8.

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Sara

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2006

The concept was great and I only adapted it a little bit. I took the advice of another review and sauteed the onions in olive oil with oregano and salt until they were soft. I also, rather than use just tomatoes, I simmered the tomatoes with oregano, garlic, and the paprika that was mentioned. I did not boil the eggplant, rather used a covered casserole dish and left the entire thing in for a hour. I served it with rice and it was far from bland and VERY good. A super healthy dish.

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Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2006

For the most part I agree with the others...rather bland. However, I am sitting here eating it for lunch and served it over a plate of spinach, bulgar and pine nuts. Much tastier. If I made this again I'd actually bake it with a layer of spinach and maybe a sprinkling of parm.

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Erin K.

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2005

My family did not like this recipe, although I thought it was ok. I even sauteed the onions like another reviewer suggested. I might have given it a 4, but since my family didn't like it, I feel I have to give this recipe a 3.

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VJUNE

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Home Town: Northville, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2005

I would not make this again. It had no flavor and the onions were not cooked.

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2004

This turned out pretty well, but the onions were not cooked at all. The sauce was delicious. I would reccomend sauteing the onions first the serving this dish with some cornbread or other type of bread.

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