Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush

Area: Syrian

Category: Side

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Egg Plants4 large
Garlic2 cloves
Kosher Salt2 teaspoons
Lemon1
Tahini3 tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil3 tablespoons
Greek Yogurt2 tablespoons
Cayenne Pepper1 pinch
Mint1 Leaf
Parsley2 tablespoons

Instruction

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate
  • Prick the surface of the skin of eggplants several times with the tip of a knife
  • Place eggplants directly on grill
  • Turn frequently with tongs while skin chars
  • Cook until eggplants have collapsed and are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes
  • Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to cool, about 15 minutes
  • When eggplants are cool enough to handle, split them in half and scrape flesh into a colander placed over a bowl
  • Drain 5 or 10 minutes
  • Transfer eggplant to mixing bowl
  • Add crushed garlic and salt; mash until creamy but with a little texture, about 5 minutes
  • Whisk in lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and cayenne pepper
  • Stir in yogurt
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled
  • Stir in mint and parsley, and taste to adjust seasonings before serving