People of the Mediterranean sure love their dips! From Greek tztaziki to hummus, muhammara, and, of course, baba ganoush! I mean, what better way to kick-start your dinner than a creamy, dreamy dip and some homemade pita to go with it?!
Baba ganoush--also known as baba ganouj, muttabal, or salat hatzilim--is a smoky, rich, and creamy eggplant dip, traditionally made by mixing tender roasted (or charred) eggplant and nutty tahini with garlic, citrus, and spices.
Hi Suzy. Thank you for the wonderful recipe, and the splashes of detail that make the dish even more special. Somewhere along the way of making baba ghanoush, someone told me to remove the seeds because they are bitter. Thoughts?
Then we nailed the method and ingredients you see here, and neither of us could stop scooping up more. When you get it right, baba ganoush is irresistibly smooth and luxurious, smoky, and savory.
In its most basic form, baba ganoush is made with eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt. I found that adding a tiny bit of ground cumin, smoked paprika and fresh parsley takes it to the next level.
Just made this. Fresh eggplant and parsey from garden (It is August and one of the reasons I grew lots of eggplant was to make baba ganoush) This recipe is spot on, though I cheated and threw everything in a bowl amd used my stick blender. Tastes juSt like the stuff I get from the mediterranean deli an hour from home. YAY! And THANK YOU!
Just made this. Fresh eggplant and parsey from garden (It is August and one of the reasons I grew lots of eggplant was to make baba ganoush) This recipe is spot on, though I cheated and threw everything in a bowl amd used my stick blender. Tastes just like the stuff I get from the mediterranean deli an hour from home. YAY! And THANK YOU! Oh, and my favirite go-to bread for this is King Arthur Golden Ficaccia. Takes epic to a whole new level!
I am choosing to eat healthier laterly and decided to give this recipe a try because I envisioned that this baba ganoush may go well with drier cut meats. Made this recipe twice already and I absolutely love it! Your recipe is so easy to follow and I love how creamy delicious it is! Also, it is true that it tastes better the next day.
Step 2: Switch the oven to bake and roast the eggplants until very soft. For the very best baba ganoush, the flesh of the eggplant needs to be very soft. Roasting time will vary based on how large the eggplants are. I simply roast until they look like they are caving in and a fork can very easily pierce through the flesh.
Step 3: Combine tahini with lemon juice, garlic, spices, and olive oil. These are the remaining ingredients needed to make baba ganoush. I like to mix them together early on since the mixture improves in flavor over time.
One of the best things about homemade baba ganoush is that while it tastes great right after making, it tastes even better after a day or two in the fridge. This is the perfect make-ahead appetizer! The dip will keep in the fridge up to 5 days.
Similar to falafel, the exact origin of baba ganoush is hotly debated. This eggplant-based dip is enjoyed in several parts of the Middle East, including Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, Armenia, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Yemen, and Turkey. Several variations and flavor profiles exist. You can learn more here.
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