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baba-ganouj

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Recipe by
manhal rashdan
@manhall
huson

Baba-Ganouj (???? ????), is eggplant salad or dip that is a popular Middle Eastern dish made primarily of eggplant. The eggplants are roasted to get a smoky taste, mashed and mixed with various seasonings.is usually eaten as a dip with pita bread , flat bread or nan .

(1)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For baba-ganouj

  • 1 kg
    eggpant
  • 1/2 c
    tahini sauce
  • 1/2 c
    yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp
    red vinegar or pomegranate molasses or lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried , or pepperment leaves

How To Make baba-ganouj

  • 1
    -Make slits in the eggplants before roasting in the oven Sometimes I wrap it with aluminum foil -Roast for half an hour -Cut in the middle and scoop out the pulp into a bowl -Gently mash it with a fork -Let cool before adding anything else -You may freeze the roasted eggplants for future use
  • 2
    -Add tahini sauce, yogurt vinegar and salt. Combine well in a mixing bowl .
  • 3
    Add olive oil on top and serve as an appetizer with pita bread .
  • 4
    Garnish with cut parsley, or sprinkle cumin and sumac in a decorative way.
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