Baba Ghannouj / Baba Ghannoush
Makes enough for: 1 portion Baba Ghannoush
Ingredients
- 2 aubergines
- 45 mls tahini
- 30 mls lemon juice
- 15 mls olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1.25 mls paprika
- 1 pinch fine salt
Method
- Cook the aubergines by placing over a gas flame, or on a braai until the flesh feels soft to the touch *
- Place the aubergines into a bowl and cover with a cloth until cool to the touch
- Remove the skin and discard then place the flesh into a blender
- Add the tahini, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika and salt and process until smooth
Notes
* If you do not want to cook them this way, preheat the oven to 180° Celsius, cut the aubergines in half and cook them flesh side up for 30 minutes in the oven