Guest guest Posted June 27, 1999 Report Share Posted June 27, 1999 * Exported from MasterCook * Baba Ganouj - Middle Eastern Eggplant Purée Recipe By : New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, page 73 Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Moosewood Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 pounds eggplant, preferably thin, small if -- roasting over flame 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons tahini clove garlic ( 1 to 4) -- pressed or minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- finely chopped salt to taste chopped scallions olive oil Pierce the skins of the eggplants several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake the whole eggplants at 400° until they are crinkly on the outside and very soft inside, about 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size. Or, for an authentically smoky flavor, skewer the whole eggplants and roast them directly over a flame until they are well charred on the outside. In either case, when the eggplants are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides. Purée the eggplant pulp and the remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Or mash the eggplant with a fork until smooth and then stir in the remaining ingredients. Cool to room temperature. Top with chopped scallions and a little olive oil and serve as a dip for raw vegetables with toasted pita bread on the side. Decorate with cherry tomatoes and Greek olives. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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