How to make Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush is one of the most delicious and signature food items in Lebanon and other countries in the Middle East. It contains lots of garlic, lemon seasoning, and tahini enrichment, making it smoky, savory, and creamy.
You will love the mouthwatering taste of baba ghanoush. The dish is available in almost all restaurants in Lebanon. However, today’s article will give you a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions to make baba ghanoush at home. So, let us get started!
Ingredients
- Two pounds of eggplant
- ¼ cup of lemon juice
- ¼ cup of sesame tahini
- Two tablespoons of low-fat yogurt
- Two cloves of garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped parsley leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pierce the eggplants using a fork
- Place the eggplants over the hot charcoal grill
- Turn the eggplants regularly
- Ensure the eggplants are black and soft
- Use a gas stove if you don’t have a charcoal grill
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
- Cover the stove with foil
- Now, turn on your oven fan and roast the eggplants
- Place the eggplants in a colander in the sink
- Cool down the eggplants and drain
- Peel the black skins and cut off the stems
- Ensure the eggplants sit in the colander for 30 minutes
- Puree them in the food processor using a steel blade
- Add the tahini, yogurt, and lemon juice
- Use a pestle and mortar to pound the garlic and make a paste
- Mound the puree on a platter or in the bowl
- Drizzle the eggplants with olive oil
- Sprinkle the dish with parsley
- Serve Baba Ghanoush with fresh pita bread
- Enjoy the dish your family or friends
