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What  is Babaganoush ?

For those of you that haven’t tried it or don’t know what it is, it is a middle eastern dip made from eggplant and very good friends with Hummus.
I would strongly suggest you try it with your next falafel or kebab.

If by chance you are too busy to make some or need some in a hurry, pop down to the food haven street of Torquay at the end of Bristol Rd/Pearl St and look for Bills Mediterranean cafe at the end of Bristol Rd and try some of Iman’s homemade Babaganoush, it’s the best.

Better still if you have the time, order the veggie platter for lunch, eat it all by your self or share with a friend.   It’s deliciously beautiful.

In the mean time if you want to give it a go or have found a lonely eggplant in the bottom of your fridge, try my recipe.   Not as good as Imans, she obviously has a secret recipe or method, perhaps her Grandmothers. I think it’s in the blood !    Lucky Bill !

Babaganoush
One big fat eggplant
1/2 cup of Tahini ( sesame paste) if a smaller  eggplant use only ¼ cup
1 lemon
6 cloves of garlic
¼ cup of olive oil
Wash and dry eggplant
Holding with a long pair of tongs, place eggplant over a gas burner or flame, rotating for 15 minutes or until blackish and soft.

This gives the Babaganoush a lovely smoky flavour – if you don’t like the smoky flavour don’t do it !  
But at least try it once, I believe that’s what makes it.

If particularly big eggplant or not fresh, I sometimes pop into the oven for 10 minutes to ensure it is properly cooked but generally  the flame is enough.

Once eggplant is cooked carefully scrape pulp into a bowl making sure no burnt skin falls in.

Add all other ingredients and blend with a slender blender or food processor.

Have a taste and add a little more tahina or lemon to your own taste.

Enjoy with Turkish bread and friends
Some people add a pinch of cumin, some a pinch of salt, whatever takes your fancy really, try them all!   
All I know, is I love it!

            Enjoy!               Laura          

A LITTLE HISTORY

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