Vegan spread just delicious - Selfmade baba ghanoush

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Baba Ghanoush is also like the hummus an absolutely delicious dip from the oriental cuisine. Here, too, you get with only a few ingredients to a brilliant vegan spread. Here the main ingredient is a grilled / braised eggplant. As a vegan dip, it tastes good with fresh vegetable sticks or is a super souvenir at barbecues. When prepared, Baba Ghanoush takes on a natural BBQ flavor, making it the ideal substitute for store-bought BBQ sauces. An important ingredient of Baba Ghanoush is the tahini paste. It is made from finely ground sesame seeds. In my last vacation in Israel, you could see such a sesame mill in many markets and then taste the fresh sesame paste.

Ingredients

• 2 eggplant(s), about 500g

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 3 tablespoons of sesame paste (tahini)

• 3EL lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Some cumin and paprika powder

• Fresh parsley for decoration

• Salt/Pepper

Instructions

To create a good BBQ aroma, grill the eggplants with a strong color on the charcoal grill. In this process, the eggplants may partially take on a black color (later, only the stewed inner flesh of the eggplant is used).

If you do not have a grill, simply grill the eggplants classically in the oven at 180 degrees for about half an hour until they are soft. Let the braised eggplants cool down only briefly and cut them in half while they are still warm. Now scrape out the inside of the eggplant. The flesh is now mixed with the remaining ingredients with a hand blender to a homogeneous mass.

Resumé

Besides hummus also a very good dip that is incredibly aromatic. Ideal we find from food for flexitarians, because it is completely vegan and very easy to prepare.

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FAQ

How do I get that smoky flavor if I don't have a grill?

You can roast the eggplant directly over a gas stove flame, turning it until the skin is charred and blistered, or roast it in the oven at high heat until very soft. Either method gives that smoky depth.

Can I make baba ghanoush without tahini?

Tahini gives baba ghanoush its signature nutty flavor and creaminess, but in a pinch you can substitute smooth peanut butter or simply increase the olive oil slightly.

How long does baba ghanoush keep in the fridge?

Stored in an airtight container, it keeps well for about 3-4 days. The flavor actually deepens after a day, making it a great make-ahead dip.