Sunday Kitchen
Sunday Kitchen

Baba Ghanouj (Eggplant Dip)

7
10m Prep
30m Cook
Nutritionper serving
6g
Fat
9g
Carbs
4g
Protein
7g
Fiber
Estimated based on the ingredients. Not a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

This traditional Baba Ghanouj is textured and smoky yet quite light and fresh at the same time. You will need an exposed flame for this recipe to char the skin and build the smoky flavor, done on either a barbecue or a gas stove.

Ingredients 10

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Method 7

Wash the and using a sharp knife poke the skin all over, place over a flame until the skin is charred and flaking off. Turn the eggplants regularly to cook all over.

Once cooked, place the in a colander to cool slightly, then one at a time hold each eggplant under running water and remove the skin. Handle the eggplant from the tip and with care and repeat with each eggplant.

Remove the tops of the with a knife and allow to drain any excess water in a colander.

In a mixing bowl, crush the with , add the and and begin to incorporate with a spoon. Add the and combine until you have a smooth and creamy paste. Taste for salt and lemon and adjust accordingly.

Add the eggplant flesh to the mixing bowl and beat with a pestle or wooden spoon until you have smooth but textured dip.

Plate and garnish with , fresh , a sprinkle of sumac and a drizzle of .

Serve with Yogurt Flatbread and some Kafta or Lebanese chicken skewers.

Sunday Kitchen

Sunday Kitchen's tips

When selecting eggplants, make sure they are medium-sized and have very green tops. Their skin should be a dark black color and feel firm yet soft to touch. Ensure you are using authentic tahini from a Middle Eastern grocer.

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Notes

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Tracy Clark1y
This was delicious. We made it in advance and put it in the fridge til that night, it thickened considerably over that time, making it much less dip-like in consistency. Was this likely to be because it was cold?
Katie Withers1y
Very tasty! Impressed by the smokiness. I probably could have cooked the eggplants for a bit longer because we had some big boys. Good to know for next time!
Suzy Pickles1y
This is a fantastic babagamouch recipe. I followed it precisely and it was very good. A fantastic autumn recipe faith my home grown eggplants, garlic, pomegranates and parsley. I also made the yoghurt flatbread which is incredible.
Isobel Clarkson1y
Amazing recipe! So easy and tasty
Stefanie Tardo1y
Baba-DELISHHH! Amazing recipe!
Ines L1y
Very fast & easy from start to finish. Ensure you mash the eggplant sufficiently to get the best creamy texture.
Kate Glazebrook1y
Delish!