Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ganush, Baba Ganoush, Baba Ghannouj, Babba Ghanoush (Egyptian) (-Levantine-) (-Middle Eastern-)

eggplants

Levantine dish of cooked eggplant (aubergine) mixed with onions, tomatoes, olive oil and various seasonings. The Arabic term means "pampered papa" or "coy daddy", perhaps with reference to its supposed invention by a member of a royal harem.

A popular preparation method is for the aubergine to be baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft and has a smoky taste. Often, it is eaten as a dip with khubz or pita bread, …

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Modified Aug. 4, 2020

Created May 8, 2020 by: itisclaudio


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