Recipe:
Smoky Baba Ganoush
Posted in Sauces & dips Snacks
Honestly, saying it is almost as satisfying as eating it… almost. Enjoy this rich dip on some pita bread or with veggie sticks. Or by the spoonful — we’re not here to judge.
Prep:
15
mins
cook
40
mins
serves
4
Totally Doable
You will need:
- 2 large eggplants
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped
- 1 small red chilli, finely sliced
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Flat bread and veggie sticks, to serve
Directions:
- 1Preheat oven to 180°C and line a tray with baking paper.
- 2Using a knife, pierce the skin of the eggplants.
- 3Turn on your gas stove burner to high and, using a pair of tongs, place the eggplants over the flame. Turn regularly, charring the skin as you go. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until skin is black and a little flaky.
- 4Transfer the eggplants onto baking tray. Place them in oven and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- 5Remove them from oven and carefully cut lengthways to cool.
- 6In the meantime add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, coriander and chilli in a blender. Scoop out the cooled eggplant flesh and add it to the blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth, or simply pulse a few times for a more textured dip. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving dish.
- 7Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve with flat bread or veggie sticks.
Variation: Have fun by experimenting with other flavour combos in your garnishes; we love some chopped pistachios and a few pomegranate seeds for an extra crunch and that pop of tartness.
Tip: If you don't have access to a gas top stove, skip step 3 and roast the eggplants in the oven for double the time to ensure they're cooked all the way through. You can always add a drop of liquid smoke in step 6 if you're afraid of missing out on that flavour!
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