Baba Ghanoush

Name: How to cook Baba Ghanoush - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

betsy.hudson

Baba Ghanoush

This is one of our favorite foods at our local Mediterranean restaurant. This isn't their recipe, but it is a good replacement when we make shawarma at home.

Ingredient

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° F.

* Step 2

Cut tops off of eggplants and cut them lengthwise in half. Sprinkle salt on the cut sides and set them aside for 30 minutes to let some of the water come out.

* Step 3

Dry off any water that has wicked out and brush or spray the cut sides of the eggplant with extra virgin olive oil. Place cut sides down on baking sheet and place in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through. If you like a smoky flavor turn the broiler on for a minute or two before you remove it from the oven.

* Step 4

Allow the eggplant to cool until you are able to handle it. Peel the skin off of the eggplant flesh and discard. Place the flesh in a strainer to drain off any excess water. Then cut eggplant into chunks to help with the mashing process.

* Step 5

In a bowl, add eggplant chunks, tahini, juice of 1 or 2 lemons, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash and stir until somewhat smooth and everything is completely incorporated.