yes they add aubergine to stews in Turkey and Greece. trick is to cut in slices or chunks then sprinkle with salt to get the bitter yet natural juices out, leave to rest for an hour then squeeze the bitter juices out. (use a clean kitchen towel or paper) the now spongy aubergine will then suck up the gorgeous stew juices. stews should be balanced as regrds ingredients so 1 aubergine should do.