Classic Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba Ganoush,also baba ghanouj or baba ghanoush, is a Levantine eggplant dipcomposed of roasted or grilled eggplant, tahini (sesameseed paste), lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 1 pcs large eggplant
- 2-3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 pcs cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Garnish with parsley, paprika, or pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Roast or grill eggplant until it's black and soft.
- Peel skin, and scoop out flesh.
- Drain in colander for 10–15 minutes.
- Mash or puree eggplant with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
- Drizzle with and puree in olive oil until smooth.
- Taste and season with salt if desired.
- Serve in bowl, garnished, and drizzled with olive oil.