Hollow a melongene, cook the pulp with meat and crumbs, then bake until browned.

Steps

1. Wash melongene and cut off a slice from the top. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.
2. Dice the pulp and cook in butter in a covered pan over a low heat until soft.
3. Add onion and chive to pulp while it is being cooked.
4. Add all other ingredients except dry bread crumbs. Fill the melongene shell with the prepared mixture.
5. Sprinkle top with bread crumbs; add bits of butter.
6. Brown quickly in a hot oven.

Notes

• Melongene may be cut down in halves and then stuffed as above.