African Eggpland Dip Baba Ganoush Recipes

BABA GANOUSH RECIPE

Steps:

• First, smoke or grill the eggplant. Turn one gas burner on medium-high. Place the eggplant directly over the flame. Using a pair of tongs, turn the eggplant every 5 minutes or so until it is tender and the skin is charred and crispy on all sides (20 minutes.) The eggplant should deflate and become super tender. supposed to. If you don't have a gas burner you can use a grill. You can also roast the eggplant in the oven (see notes).
• Remove the eggplant from the heat and transfer it to a large colander over a bowl. Allow it to sit and drain for a few minutes until fully cooled and all excess water has been drained (it helps if you open the eggplant up a bit and push on it with a knife or a spoon to help it release its juices).
• Once the eggplant is cool enough to touch, peel the charred crispy skin off (it should come right off). Discard the skin and the stem (don't worry if a few bits of the skin remain, that is just added flavor).
• Transfer the cooked and fully drained eggplant to a bowl. Use a fork to break it down into smaller pieces. Add the tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, Greek yogurt (if using) salt, pepper, sumac, Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. Mix gently with a wooden spoon or a fork until well-combined.
• Cover the baba ganoush and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
• To serve, transfer the baba ganoush to a rimmed serving dish or a bowl. Top with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and toasted pine nuts, if you like. Serve with pita wedges or pita chips and veggies of your choice!

AFRICAN EGGPLAND DIP (BABA GANOUSH)

Steps:

• On a gas or preferably charcoal barbecue, roast the whole eggplant evenly on all sides until the skin is charred or the eggplant is soft.
• Set aside and let cool.
• Peel off charred skin,or scoop out the soft insides of the eggplant and place in a large bowl.
• Add Garlic, olive oil, onion, parsley, basil, Tahini if you are using it,Tabasco Sauce, salt and pepper to taste. The dip can be as smooth or lumpy as you like it, If you want it smooth, then process it until the ingredients are paste like.
• Serve as a dip with Pita crisp triangles, Armenian cracker bread, as a vegetable dip,or as a vegetable side dish. Can be served hot or cold.
• To roast garlic: Peel outer skin layer from head of fresh garlic, leaving cloves and head intact. Place head of garlic on a double thickness of foil; top with 1 teaspoon butter and a sprig of fresh.
• rosemary or oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried. Fold up and seal. Bake in a 400 degree over or on a covered grill for 55-60 minutes. Let cool to the touch.
• Squeeze the now softened cloves from skins and set aside. Discard skins.

EGGPLANT DIP (BABA GHANOUSH)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Rub the outside of the eggplants with olive oil and place them in a roasting plan. Roast the eggplant until the skin has charred and the interior is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
• 2. Peel and seed the cooled eggplant, roughly chop the flesh, and then transfer it to the bowl of a food processor.
• 3. Into the processor bowl add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, some salt and pepper to taste, and a few teaspoons of cold water. Process the mixture to a coarse paste, adding a bit more water as needed to allow the mixture to blend.
• 4. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and serve.