Baba Ganouj Baba Ghanoush Baba Gannoujh
This is a middle eastern dip made of eggplants and tahini. Roasting the eggplants under a broiler or in the oven gives it a nice smokey flavor.
Steps
Wash the eggplants , and pierce the skin with a fork.
Heat in a 400-degree oven for approximately 45 minutes , or until the skin blisters , and the eggplant collapses.
Wait for the eggplant to cool , then separate the pulp from the skin.
Squeeze the pulp to remove the juice , and mash to break up any large pieces.
Finely mince the garlic , and cook in a pan with a little oil until lightly browned.
Mash the garlic , and stir into the eggplant.
Mix in the lemon juice , salt and tahini , adjust amounts to taste.
Drizzle with olive oil and minced parsley.
Refrigerate if desired , and serve with flatbread , chips , or by itself.
Ingredients
eggplants, garlic cloves, tahini, lemon juice, salt