International kitchen

Baba Ganoush

Vegan Cuisine Baba ganoush is a common Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dip with a creamy, somewhat smoky flavor. It is usually eaten with pita bread although naan or a crispy flatbread also work well.

Baba Ganoush prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook15 minServes10LevelMedium
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Before you start

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Preparation checklist

  • Read all 3 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 15 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

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Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Roast the eggplant. This can be done in a variety of ways, but the flesh should be fully cooked and the skin should be burned and falling off easily. An effective method is to prick the eggplant and place it a few inches under a broiler, turning it as the exposed skin blackens, about every 3-4 minutes. Place a pan underneath to catch the juices, and discard them.

  2. 02

    Scrape off the eggplant skin. It's alright if you miss a few burned bits.

  3. 03

    Finely chop or blend the eggplant flesh with the rest of the ingredients. The consistency should be smooth. Reserve a bit of the olive oil, and drizzle that over the top. Sprinkle with some paprika or cayenne.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY 2.0, credited to Breville USA; view original image record .