Difference between revisions of "Traditional Baba Ganoush"
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* 1 large eggplant | * 1 large eggplant | ||
* 1 1/2 Tablespoons Tahini | * 1 1/2 Tablespoons Tahini | ||
− | * | + | * 1 large garlic clove, mashed/minced |
* 1/2 lemon, juiced (1 oz) | * 1/2 lemon, juiced (1 oz) | ||
* 1T olive oil (or to taste) | * 1T olive oil (or to taste) | ||
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# Mix thoroughly and allow to stand (to allow flavors to mix and blossom). | # Mix thoroughly and allow to stand (to allow flavors to mix and blossom). | ||
# Server drizzled with a little oil and sprinkled with parsley flakes, and pepper flakes, if desired. | # Server drizzled with a little oil and sprinkled with parsley flakes, and pepper flakes, if desired. | ||
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+ | Notes: | ||
+ | * Original recipe calls for 4 cloves of garlic per eggplant. Either these folks are using HUGE eggplants or small/mild garlic cloves. | ||
[[Category:Dishes]] | [[Category:Dishes]] |
Revision as of 15:53, 13 August 2015
Based on recipe from allrecipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Tahini
- 1 large garlic clove, mashed/minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (1 oz)
- 1T olive oil (or to taste)
- salt to taste
- 1 pinch dried parsley flakes (garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Method:
- Turn heat on stove element(s) to medium or high. Char outside of eggplant.
- Set oven to 400 F.
- Pierce crown of eggplant (near stem) and/or score sides.
- Roast charred eggplant until it collapses. (about 40 minutes to 1 hour).
- Let eggplants cool until cool enough to handle.
- Peel eggplant and discard skin. Chop eggplant roughly and add to clean bowl.
- Add all ingredients but the parsley and some of the oil, stir and salt to taste.
- Mix thoroughly and allow to stand (to allow flavors to mix and blossom).
- Server drizzled with a little oil and sprinkled with parsley flakes, and pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes:
- Original recipe calls for 4 cloves of garlic per eggplant. Either these folks are using HUGE eggplants or small/mild garlic cloves.