Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush or Baba-Ganouj (Arabic بابا غنوج), babaganuş, in a free translation, means spoiled dad. It is a popular Middle Eastern dish made primarily of eggplant with various seasonings. You may bake or broil over an open flame the eggplant, so that the pulp is soft and has a smoky taste.

1 large Eggplant baked then peeled
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
2 Garlic Minced
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 Cup of Tahini
blend in blender or
mix with mortar
mint or parsley for garnish
olive oil/cayenne pepper to top

Roast the eggplant then place a plastic bag to cool, then you can peel and remove top, place in a bowl. Add garlic, lemon juice and tahini paste, blend in a blender or with a mortar. Spread in a place and garnish with parsley or mint and top with olive oil and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or paprika.

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