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Baba Ghanoush
Baba ghanoush translates as "spoiled father" because of the work involved – the suggestion being that fathers are fortunate to have someone make this opulent eggplant dip for them. Quite so!
Ingredients
- 1 large firm, dark eggplant
- 1 clove garlic
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbs tahini paste
- EV olive oil
Method
- 1Roast the eggplant over a gas flame, turning with tongs as it blackens and softens (oven or pan roasting also works, but the flame gives the smoky flavour).
- 2Carefully peel off all the blackened skin.
- 3Pulse the garlic and salt in a food processor, add the lemon juice and tahini and pulse. Add the chopped eggplant and process until smooth with a little texture.
- 4Serve with a drizzle of EV olive oil.