Chef Reem Assil Makes Baba Ganoush Two Ways
No Middle Eastern mezze spread is complete without baba ganoush. Here, chef Reem Assil prepares the classic, smoky eggplant dip two ways—the traditional Arab dish, as well as the newer American version.
Assil, the founder of Reem's California restaurants in San Francisco and Oakland, promises this healthy, easy-to-make dish doubles as both an indulgent snack and an impressive appetizer dish at dinner parties.
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The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe » Easy Eggplant Spread
This baba Ganoush recipe is incredibly easy to make and jam-packed with delicious eggplant, roasted garlic, and tahini flavors!
This appetizer, or side dish, is a classic levant region recipe consisting of mashed cooked eggplant that is mixed with seasonings, olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini. Interestingly enough the baba Ganoush we eat most often in the United States is actually something called Mutabbal.
Authentic baba ganoush does not use tahini and is usually garnished with pomegranate molasses or seeds and olive oil while being mixed with tomatoes and other veggies. So not to confuse anyone, we’ll stick with the version we most commonly eat here in the US.
• 2 large eggplant, about 3 pounds total
• ¼ cup garlic confit
• ¼ cup tahini
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• ¼ cup garlic confit oil
• sea salt to taste
Makes 4 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Procedures:
1. Preheat the grill to high heat, 450° to 550°.
2. Add the eggplants and cook on all sides until softened and roasted, which takes about 25 minutes.
3. Remove the eggplants and let cool slightly before slicing in half and scraping out the fruit inside. Discard the peelings.
4. Add the eggplant to a food processor and process on high speed until smooth.
5. Next, add in the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne, and salt and process on high speed until smooth.
6. While processing on high speed slowly drizzle in the olive oil until mixed in.
7. Serve and optional garnishes of olive oil, cayenne, and chopped parsley.
Chef Notes:
Make-Ahead: This can be made up to 1 day ahead of time. Simply keep it covered in the refrigerator until it is ready to be served.
How to Store: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Baba Ganoush does not freeze well.
If you would like to make a classic baba ganoush instead of Mutabbal, remove the tahini, and garnish with pomegranate syrup or seeds, as well as olive oil. In addition, there is no need to process it in a food processor, simply chop with a knife or mash with a fork.
You can use either raw or roasted tahini in this recipe.
If cayenne is too spicy simply substitute with paprika.
There will be plenty of garlic confit and roasted garlic olive oil left over after this recipe and both will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
When the eggplant is done roasting the outside skin will firm up and be slightly crispy.
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Michael grills eggplant to add a warm, smoky taste to this bright and garlicky dip!
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Baba Ganoush
RECIPE COURTESY OF MICHAEL SYMON
Level: Easy
Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 whole globe eggplants
1/2 large head garlic, 6 to 8 cloves, skin on
Juice of 2 lemons, plus more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup ice water
Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
Directions
Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
Prick the eggplants all over the surface with a fork. Place on the direct heat side of the grill or directly on to the coals, close the lid of the grill and char on all sides, turning once the skin begins to darken and crack, about 5 minutes per side. When the eggplants have softened through, remove to a resealable bag and allow to steam for a few minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel the eggplants and discard the skin and most of the seeds.
In the meantime, make the tehina. Break up the garlic cloves into a blender or food processor, leaving them in their papery skins. Add the lemon juice and salt and blend into a pulpy purée. Press the mixture though a strainer set over a bowl containing the tahini. Whisk to combine; the mixture will thicken and seize up. Whisk in the ice water, smoothing out into a loose sauce.
Add the cleaned eggplant to a blender or food processor while still warm. Pour in all the tehina and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt and lemon juice if needed. Serve with olive oil drizzled over the top.
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Baba ganoush is a Mediterranean eggplant dip made from roasted or grilled eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Like hummus, it's delicious with pita or fresh veggies, but its silky texture and irresistible smoky flavor set it apart. This baba ganoush recipe is a must-try summer dip!
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Easy Baba Ganoush Recipe
Made from super simple ingredients, this Baba ganoush recipe is uber delicious and relatively healthy. Plus, with some added liquid smoke and natural flavor from the grill, this dip has a smokiness that's so good!
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb eggplant
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat grill to high heat. If grilling additional vegetables, drizzle and brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cut off the green stems of the eggplant. Place the eggplant and the vegetables on the grill. Turn the eggplant until blackened on all sides and soft throughout the middle, 25-55 minutes depending on the size. Turn and flip the vegetables until slightly charred but still crisp, 10-20 minutes depending on size.
- Once blackened, remove the eggplant and vegetables from the grill. Cool the eggplant for 15 minutes. Once cooled, remove the skin and place the soft eggplant in a blender canister or large bowl if using an immersion blender. Add the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and liquid smoke. Blend until smooth and creamy, 1-2 minutes.
- Serve warm, room temperature, or cool with pita and vegetables.
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