Baba ganoush is a traditional Middle Eastern dish, especially popular in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. Its name comes from Arabic, where "baba" means grandfather and "ganoush" is often interpreted as an affectionate term that could be translated as "spoiled" or "pampered." It is a dip or puree made primarily from roasted or cooked eggplant, mixed with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Throughout Latin America, although it does not have a specific name in each country due to its roots in Arab cuisine, it is common to find it in communities of Lebanese or Syrian descent, and it is usually known simply as "baba ganoush." This dish is valued for its smoky flavor and creamy texture, often serving as an appetizer accompanied by pita bread or fresh vegetables.
Baba ganoush
How to prepare Baba ganoush baba ganoush baba ganoush
Steam the eggplant until tender, approximately 8 minutes.
Place the cooked eggplant in the food processor.
Add tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Process.
Incorporate the rest of the ingredients.
Pour into a serving bowl.
Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
Serve warm or refrigerate.
Tips: - Smaller eggplants have thinner skin and a sweeter flavor.
Select Ingredients: Eggplant, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Garlic Clove, Black Pepper, Cumin, Sesame Seeds, Fresh Parsley.
Ingredients (8)
- Eggplant
- Tahini
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic Clove
- Black Pepper
- Cumin
- Sesame Seeds
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions (13 steps)
- 1 Cook the eggplant until tender
- 2 approximately 8 minutes
- 3 Place the cooked eggplant in the food processor
- 4 Add tahini
- 5 lemon juice
- 6 and garlic
- 7 Process
- 8 Incorporate the rest of the ingredients
- 9 Pour into a serving bowl
- 10 Garnish with a sprig of parsley
- 11 Serve hot or refrigerate
- 12 Tips: - Smaller eggplants have thinner skin and a sweeter flavor
- 13 Select
Nutritional Information
Calories:
98 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
4g
Fat:
9g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
6mg