# Baba Ghanoush

A smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, perfect for parties or a low-effort fancy meal.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Salt
- Tahini
- Lemon
- Pomegranate
- Olive oil

## Instructions

1. Score the eggplant with a knife.
2. Roast the eggplant over an open flame on a gas stove until charred.
3. Place the charred eggplants on a foil-lined baking tray.
4. Finish roasting the eggplants in the oven until tender.
5. Cut open the roasted eggplant.
6. Scoop out the eggplant flesh and place it in a strainer to drain excess moisture.
7. Chop the drained eggplant flesh on a cutting board.
8. Transfer the chopped eggplant to a bowl.
9. Add salt, tahini, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the eggplant.
10. Mix all the ingredients together.
11. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley, and drizzle with olive oil.

## Equipment

- Gas stove
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Foil paper
- Knife
- Strainer
- Bowl
- Lemon squeezer

## Tips

- Don't overthink it, Babaganoush is a vibe, not a science.
- Let the smoke flavor stay and the moisture go when draining the eggplant.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXje3tvMp4/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1de9fef9-0d8b-473d-b1f8-a69bae87bf16
- Extracted: 2025-07-06

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