Baba Ghanoush / Ghanouj Roasted Eggplant Dip

We made this delicious Lebanese eggplant dip as a treat for my sister when we celebrated her birthday because it's a favorite of hers. I made this on Cavalcade of Food years ago, but we made a version of a recipe that Ralph recently came across and found it to be easier and even better tasting.
2 eggplants (about 12-14 oz each)
2 cloves garlic
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup tahini
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil - plus more for topping
Turn on broiler for your oven. Poke each eggplant six or seven times with a paring knife and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Put eggplant under broiler so that top of eggplant is about eight inches below broiler element. Roast for 20 minutes then turn eggplant over and roast for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven as set aside to cool for 30 minutes.
Smash and mince garlic fine then transfer to a large bowl. Add lemon juice and salt and stir to combine all ingredients. Set aside.
After eggplant has cooled, cut the top bud leaf off and then cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Using a tablespoon, scoop out the soft flesh and place on a cutting board. Once all the flesh has been removed from both eggplants, run a knife through the flesh to cut up any long strands that might still exist. Add eggplant to the bowl with the marinated garlic. Add tahini and olive oil and mix until well combined. Set aside for at least 20 minutes - even longer is better.
When ready to serve, transfer to a shallow platter and smooth out top. Using a spoon, create "rivers" through the baba ghanoush, and then drizzle extra virgin olive oil in the rivers. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or paprika. Serve with pita bread, pita chips or raw vegetable. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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[@charlestatem3099]

What a treat to have Ralph join us today. Loved the video. Hope you both have a great day.l

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thank you, Charles! It's always fun when Ralph can join us!

[@bmcdonald7303]

I just love this channel. From beautiful, iconic stoves to fantastic food concoctions. Love it! Thank you for this.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

You're welcome, bmcdonald! We appreciate you watching!

[@salliemorrill2671]

Happy belated birthday to Mary Ann! Hello to Ralph. Good to have you back. I remembered that you made a video on this recipe about 13 yrs ago. Was surprised to see this pop up. Now you have me thinking about this recipe. I enjoy eggplant, but have never had this Greek dip. Thank you for updating this recipe. I'm sure your sister will thoroughly enjoy it. God bless.

[@Susan-pu1xj]

Great video and recipe. One of my favorite appetizer dishes. It was nice to have Ralph back in the kitchen, and I wish Marianne a happy belated birthday as well.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much, Susan!

[@elenabantista1920]

Ralph! 🎉

[@msb358]

Just printed it out. We have a progressive run for our Harley Club in August, (a Movable Feast). I'm in charge of appetizers. I'm going to add this to the food list. It's simple and sounds so good!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi msb! This will be perfect for your appetizer table! Hope you have a great Moveable Feast - sounds like a lot of fun!

[@SK-ki1te]

Many decades ago at a ladies gathering of my yoga community, two ladies with a Lebanese background volunteered to prepare lunch for couple hundred ladies. They worked sooo hard making an amazing baba ghanoush from scratch! Many of the more un-cosmopolitan in the group of ladies didn’t like it, they said it tasted burnt!The two cooks almost came to tears! I think it’s an acquired taste for sure!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi SK - this is the kind of dish that many people have not been exposed to, so they may be hesitant to try it. Growing up in an area that was very culturally diverse, we have long enjoyed baba ghanoush and liked the smoky roasted flavor. But it is something different that's worth trying, but everyone might not like it. Thanks!

[@VickiFromMichigan]

Hello Kevin and Ralph! This brought back wonderful memories! I learned to make baba ghanoush about 30 years ago. It really is delicious!😋 Thanks for sharing!🥰

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Vicki!

[@suzanneandersen7319]

Hi Kevin! This was just what the doctor ordered, I just picked up 2 eggplants at the nearby farm and was looking for a baba ghanoush recipe! This looks so delicious and easy, I will definitely try it, thank you for sharing!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Suzanne! Glad the recipe came in just in time to help with your two eggplants!! Thanks!

[@CC-.-.-.-.]

This sounds wonderful! Thank you for the recipe. Thank you Kevin and Ralph for the video. 🎂🎉🥳Happy Birthday, Maryanne 🎂🎉🥳

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, CC!

[@sharonhines9698]

Hey Kevin, Ralph, nice to see you back. Happy Birthday Maryann. I've always wanted to make Baba Ganoush, going to try this recipe. Hope you are all well! ❤😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Sharon! All is well with us! This is really good - hope you can try it!

[@trudybednarek3610]

Great you Two are best!!! How interesting & delicious 😋 Happy Birthday Mary Ann 🎉

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thank you, Trudy!

[@donnaclinton5578]

Happy Birthday to MaryAnn! Enjoy, it looks very good.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Donna! This didn't last long!

[@JohnSurf5]

Happy birthday, Maryanne! She has excellent taste in favorite dishes. One of mine also! I tried to make it traditionally by roasting it in the backyard on a grate over a fire and burned off some wood from backyard trees that I didn’t no the identity of and found out some wood can impart a bitterness into something that you cook over it! A fun lesson, it was still edible, but there was definitely an aftertaste that was unpleasant from the campfire. Now use identified wood! Thank you for the awesome indoor recipe! I will be trying this. And I will never be able to match Ralph’s wit! Baba..ganouge!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi John - I can see how certain woods might impart an off flavor. I've never cooked over a wood fire, so that's a process I don't know much about, but I think if you have the right wood you can do a nice fire-roasted job with this. Thanks, John!

[@nanetterolph2972]

Happy birthday to Maryanne! I will be sure to to try this soon!!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Nanette! Hope you try it!

[@jack6964]

We love Baba ghanoush!! Definitely going to try this recipe! Thanks guys!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi John - hope you try this version. It really is good! Thanks!

[@MysticalMissM111]

I love Baba Ganoush! Thank you for sharing - looks so delicious! ❤ Looking forward to making it and eating it! 😊

[@conniesanchez9114]

Happy birthday Maryanne🎂 Hope you enjoy the babaghonush

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Connie! We loved it - it didn't last long!

[@Theaterverslaafde]

Ralph! Good to see you!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Linda! Ralph says "hello!"

[@toyairy7612]

have to sub to you, your a michigander about 10 years younger than me so you just know. you just know what all of us from then know. and i'm hoping you hit some long forgotten memories from the kitchen.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Toy - thanks for subscribing! It's always nice to connect with those who remember some of the kitchen memories from long ago!

[@ralphjenkins1507]

Yummy

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Ralph!

[@KbB-kz9qp]

Sounds delish- thanks! 😀

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, KbB!

[@charlessommers7218]

Great show 😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Charles!

[@trudybednarek3610]

Thankyou for details too!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

You're welcome, Trudy!

[@gregbudig5014]

Happy Birthday Maryanne!! Who's the new guy behind the camera? ...just kidding. My adult children have become excellent cooks and they love making Mediterranean dishes. This recipe would be right up their alley. They also tend to make more vegetarian recipes... something they didn't learn from their meat and potatoes dad!! Good to see you guys back together again!!! Take care!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Greg! It's always a party when Ralph can join us! How that your kids have become good cooks! That's a skill that will serve them their entire lives. I'm amazed how many young people can't cook because they were raised on carry-out and fast food. So good for you and your kids! They will like this vegetarian recipe - and it's pretty healthy! Hope you're having a great summer!

[@trudybednarek3610]

Is the pre-minced bottled garlic have same flavor value vs fresh minced?

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Trudy - it does not. The bottled garlic has a much more muted flavor. For this recipe, fresh garlic is really best. Thanks!