Baba ghanoush using a Küken
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Baba ghanoush, the smoky and creamy dip that hails from the sun-kissed lands of the Middle East, is like a culinary hug from the eggplant world. This delightful spread is made by grilling eggplants until they are tender and charred, which infuses them with a rich, smoky flavor that dances on your palate. Mixed with garlic, lime juice, tahini, and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds, it's a dish that not only pleases the taste buds but also adds a pop of color to your table. Fun fact: Baba ghanoush translates to 'pampered father' in Arabic, possibly because it’s so delicious that it deserves royal treatment! So, whether you're hosting a gathering or just indulging in some self-care, baba ghanoush is the perfect companion for pita bread, veggies, or simply a spoon.
Ingredients
- 600 g Eggplant
- 1 Clove of garlic
- 50 g Lime juice
- 30 g Sesame cream - tahini
- 3 Tablespoon(s) Fresh parsley
- 0.25 Teaspoon(s) Mild red pepper
- 0.50 Teaspoon(s) Salt
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Pomegranate
Steps
- Wash, and add 600 g of eggplant in a salad bowl.
- Brush the eggplants with oil and grill them on the barbecue, turning them regularly with tongs, until they are tender and fully charred.
- Let cool, then slice the eggplants lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, discarding the skin.
- Transfer the flesh of the eggplants into the cooking basket and press out the excess liquid using a spatula, then set aside.
- Add 1 clove of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add 50 g of lime juice, 30 g of sesame cream – tahini, 3 tablespoon(s) of fresh parsley leaves only, ¼ teaspoon(s) of mild red pepper, ½ teaspoon(s) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add the reserved eggplant flesh.
- Mix manual: 4sec / 0°C / Speed 4. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Transfer of the food processor bowl by using the spatula in a bowl 0.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoon(s) of pomegranate
- Serve Cold.
