Baba Ghanoush is an eggplant cream that consists of a few simple ingredients and comes from the Levant. There, baba ganoush is one of the favorite mezze dishes. Mezze dishes are appetizers which are also known as breakfast dishes. Today I am sharing my Baba Ganoush recipe with you. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is! I wish you lots of fun with my recipe 🧡.
What is Baba Ganoush? – Levant eggplant dip
Baba ghanoush is basically an eggplant dip. No one knows exactly where the name comes from, but in Arabic “baba” means father and “ghanoush” means spoiled. Together they make a name that is simply fun to pronounce! The main ingredient is eggplant, which becomes sweet and smoky on the grill or in the oven. Then there are three other Mediterranean ingredients that you usually have on hand: fresh garlic, fresh lemon juice and tahini (sesame paste), which binds everything together. It’s basically like hummus’ lesser-known cousin! The first time I ate this delicious eggplant cream was with my Palestinian family-in-law. My father-in-law loved making it for us. He wrapped the eggplants in aluminum foil and then baked them in the oven for a very long time. They were almost black on the outside, but nice and soft and warm on the inside.
Eggplant dip in the oven
In my version, the eggplants are not wrapped in aluminum foil. Instead, I cut the eggplants in half and carved a checkered pattern with a knife before baking. This makes the eggplants:
- Soften more quickly and don’t need sooo long in the oven.
- You don’t need an aulo foil
- Nevertheless, they become beautifully soft and smoky in taste.
- However, if you have the option of placing the eggplants directly on the hot grill, this always has priority! The eggplants soften super quickly and develop a wonderful roasted aroma.
Baba Ganoush how long does it keep?
It is worth preparing baba ganoush in advance. You can store it for up to a week in an airtight, sealed container. I also like to freeze it from stock. That way, I always have fresh baba ganoush ready for the next barbecue or brunch with friends. To defrost, simply put it in the fridge the night before.
What does Baba Ganoush taste like?
As already mentioned, a perfect baba ganoush should have a smoky aroma from the baked eggplant. That subtle smoky flavor of the eggplant, the olive oil, the tahini ….. The combination is just so simple and perfect! You can already tell I’m raving about it. You really must try this eggplant cream!
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