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Baba Ghanoush
Type: Appetizers and Snacks
Baba ghanoush tastes great served with pita bread.
Prep Time: 15M
Cooking Time: 40M
Serves: Serves 8-10
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 tbsp tahini
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or crushed through a press
- juice of 1 lemon, plus extra if needed
- pinch of ground cumin
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the eggplant a few times all over with a knife. Next, using your hands, rub the eggplant with the olive oil. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until softened and beginning to char.
- When the eggplant is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and put the roasted flesh in a blender or food processor. Add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and cumin, and blend to a purée.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper, adding more lemon juice if needed. Blend again briefly. Spoon into a bowl or serving dish, and serve with pita bread for dipping.
- Make this dip ahead, and leave it in the refrigerator overnight. Remember to allow enough time for it to return to room temperature before serving.
Excerpted from The Illustrated Quick Cook.
Copyright © 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited.
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