Baba Ghanoush Recipe

Baba Ghanoush

From unswissmiss 17 years ago

Along with hummus and some pita, baba ghanoush makes a great lunch or light summer supper. It's also a great dip to set out for parties.

Place the eggplants under the broiler and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning frequently, until the skins have blistered and charred and the flesh is soft. (Alternatively, if you have a gas range, you can do this over the flame of your stove, but be aware that after they soften, the eggplants will start to leak juice.)
When cool enough to handle, cut them in half and scoop the pulp out into a sieve.
Allow to drain for 20 minutes to remove the bitter juice.
With the side of a broad knife, crush the garlic together with the salt, and chop and mince to form a paste. (Or, pound together with a mortar and pestle.)
Transfer the garlic paste to a large bowl. Add the eggplant and mash until fairly smooth.
Add more salt, if desired, and the cumin.
Gradually add the tahini, alternating with drops of lemon juice, and blending after each addition. The exact quantities are very much a matter of personal taste, and sometimes I leave the tahini out altogether.
Chill at least an hour.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

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hanne46 17 years ago
a great recipe who tasted just like home
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dgonza 17 years ago
I love baba ghaoush -- this recipe is very similar to the one i use; however, if i may, i would suggest a drizzling of extra-virgin olive oil along with the parsley as finishing garnish.
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bluemooonie 17 years ago
sounds amazing!
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" It was excellent "
thepiggs ate it and said...
LOVE Baba Ghanoush. Thanks for the recipe.
I think I could live on Baba Ghanoush and Hummus and not blink and eye.
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" It was excellent "
krumkake ate it and said...
ABSOLUTELY wonderful - I made only one eggplant, as I wasn't sure how many would eat it, but it was devoured and I SHOULD HAVE made the full recipe...next time I will. Thanks for a great new "dip" (I served it with lightly fried pita triangles...sooooo good!)
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" It was excellent "
krumkake ate it and said...
I adore Baba Ghanoush - I always order it at our favorite Persian restaurant here, Reza's. I've never tried to make it myself, but you've given me the incentive. Thank you!
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I adore Baba Ghanoush - I always order it at our favorite Persian restaurant here, Reza's. I've never tried to make it myself, but you've given me the incentive. Thank you!

krumkake in Chicago Suburbs loved it
ABSOLUTELY wonderful - I made only one eggplant, as I wasn't sure how many would eat it, but it was devoured and I SHOULD HAVE made the full recipe...next time I will. Thanks for a great new "dip" (I served it with lightly fried pita triangles...soo...more

krumkake in Chicago Suburbs loved it
LOVE Baba Ghanoush. Thanks for the recipe.
I think I could live on Baba Ghanoush and Hummus and not blink and eye.

thepiggs in loved it

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