Baba Ganoush

Instructions

1. 1

   Position your Oven rack about 6 inches from the Broiler element and preheat the Broiler to high. Line a Baking Sheet with Aluminum Foil.

2. 2

   Pierce each Eggplant several times all over with a fork (this prevents bursting). Place them directly on the foil-lined Baking Sheet.

3. 3

   Broil the Eggplants for 30–40 minutes, turning them every 10 minutes with Tongs, until the skin is deeply charred and blackened on all sides and the Eggplants have completely collapsed and feel very soft when pressed.

4. 4

   Transfer the charred Eggplants to a Colander set over the sink. Once cool enough to handle (about 10 minutes), split each Eggplant open lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, discarding the charred skin. Let the flesh drain in the Colander for 5–10 minutes — this removes excess liquid and prevents a watery dip.

5. 5

   Roughly chop the drained Eggplant flesh on a Cutting Board with a Knife, then transfer it to a Mixing Bowl.

6. 6

   Add the Garlic minced, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Salt, and Cumin to the Bowl. Mix vigorously with a fork until everything is combined and the dip is creamy but still has some texture. Taste and adjust: add more Lemon Juice for brightness, more Tahini for richness, or more Salt as needed.

7. 7

   Transfer the baba ganoush to a wide, shallow serving Bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create swoops and swirls across the surface. Drizzle generously with Olive Oil, then scatter chopped Flat-Leaf Parsley, Paprika, and Sumac (if using) over the top.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with warm pita bread and fresh vegetables, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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