middle-easternSmoky Baba Ghanoush (Moutabal)
Eggplants charred over an open flame until soft and smoky, mashed with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and cumin, finished with olive oil and pomegranate seeds.
Method
Read the full method before starting. Cooking times are guides; check texture and doneness as you cook.
Shows the steps one at a time, with a timer for each timed step.
Sharp knife and board
Measure, cut, and arrange every ingredient in order of use. Read the full method and keep finishing ingredients separate.
- 01
Charring
15 minutesHigh heatPrick each eggplant once with a fork and char directly over a gas flame or hot charcoal, turning often, for 15 minutes.
Success cueThe skin is black all over and the eggplant collapses when pressed.
- 02
Steaming
10 minutesPut the eggplants in a bowl, cover with foil and leave for 10 minutes.
Success cueThe skins pull away easily.
- 03
Peeling
12 minutesSplit them open, scrape out the flesh, discard the skin and drain the flesh in a colander for 10 minutes.
Success cueThe flesh is soft and no longer watery.
- 04
Mashing
3 minutesMash the flesh with a fork with the crushed garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt.
Success cueSoft strands with no large pieces.
Watch outDo not use a blender; it loses the stringy texture.
- 05
Tahini
2 minutesStir in the tahini until pale and creamy.
Success cueThe mixture is pale and holds its shape on a spoon.
- 06
Serve
1 minuteSpread on a plate, drizzle with the olive oil and scatter the pomegranate seeds.
Success cueThe olive oil pools in the swirls.
Cooking tips
Charring over an open flame gives a real smoky flavor that an oven cannot.
- • Never purée in a food processor; mashing with a fork keeps the smoky strands.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Calculated estimate per serving from the listed quantities. Product choice and retained cooking fat affect the result; this is not a laboratory analysis.
- Calories
- ≈ 255
- Protein
- 5.9g
- Carbs
- 20.1g
- Fat
- 18.9g
Calculation source and assumptions
Values use USDA data and linked product labels, adjusted for edible quantities and base servings. Brands, ingredient varieties, and cooking methods can change the result.
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Compound ingredients vary by product; check labels and possible cross-contact.
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