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hot & smoky baba ghanoush

January 9, 2018 by Lovoni +

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Baba ghanoush hails from Near & Middle East & is an eggplant dip starter, or meze, although I’m certain you already knew that. I just call it a perfect excuse to eat warm flat- bread or as a vehicle to help consume lots of vegetables. In my world there’s three things that make veggie consumption a synch: a good dip, juicing them & lots of butter. In this instance I’m opting for the creamy, smoky, spicy baba ghanoush – in other words, a good dip. 

hot & smoky baba ghanoush

The essence of a good baba ghanoush is its smokiness. But not all char the eggplant, not a crime of course but cooking the eggplant on the barbecue as opposed to roasting it in the oven, imparts a wonderful, albeit subtle, smoked flavor. To boost that & transform the rather beige-colored dip, I also add smoked paprika. Giving the baba ghanoush a slight red hue – much more attractive than beige wouldn’t you say? Actually it’s more like greige. Don’t judge a book et al…

hot & smoky baba ghanoush

hot & smoky baba ghanoush

Serve whatever takes you fancy with this: as I mentioned, I like it for veggie dipping but truth be told I’d dip bread into it all day long. Just saying. Don’t judge.

hot & smoky baba ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is easy as to make & as I state in the recipe – if you don’t have a food processor then mash it with a fork. And, like so many of the recipes here on Fresh Hunger, it’s make-ahead. Well I have to scurry: I’m heading to see my mother-in-law who was rushed to hospital yesterday. Chat soon lovlies, toodles L xo

PS. If you love dips & creamy tahini paste, you’ll love this beet, feta & tahini dip. 

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hot & smoky baba ghanoush

hot & smoky baba ghanoush
2018-01-09 06:07:23
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Ingredients
  1. 1 eggplant
  2. 1/3 cup tahini paste
  3. 1/4 cup lemon juice
  4. 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  5. 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (chili flakes)
  6. 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  7. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  8. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  9. pinch salt & pepper
  10. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  11. cilantro (or parsley), extra olive oil & toasted pine nuts, for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat a barbecue to medium high. Prick the eggplant all over with a skewer – about 20 times.
  2. Cook eggplant with the barbecue lid closed heat for 20 to 30 minutes or until it’s very soft & a little charred. Wrap in foil & leave until cool enough to handle. Peel away skin. Place eggplant flesh into a very fine metal sieve & gently press to remove excess moisture. Scrape flesh into food processor bowl.
  3. Add paste, juice, garlic, red pepper, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt & pepper. Blitz until smooth. Don’t feel like dragging the processor out?? Then mash with a fork until desired consistency. I prefer the dip smooth, some leave it a little chunky.
  4. Scrape into small bowl. Add olive oil & stir until well combined. Smooth top. Garnish with cilantro, oil, & pine nuts if desired. Serve with bread & raw veggies.
By Lovoni
Fresh Hunger https://freshhunger.com/
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