Tahini
Tahini or sesame paste is one ingredient I never miss in my pantry because it´s very handy when I make those arabic dips such as Hummus and Baba Ganoush. I was craving for the latter yesterday and since I still have 1 spare aubergine/ eggplant, I thought I would make it. I went to my old district to buy fresh parsley and saw the freshly delivered flatbread at the store, so I grabbed a pack and immediately thought of making a dip. Aside from Hummus, this is a favorite in my household because it is delish. I learned to make this while living in West Africa, a lebanese lady I knew had a bakery and she gave me her recipe of both Hummus and Baba Ganoush.
Fast processing...
I did it in no time since I made a shortcut by using a microwave oven to get rid of the skin and make the aubergine soft for processing. It is the fastest method to remove the skin instead of grilling it or use charcoal or oven . Below is the procedure I did which I posted here.
My Procedure ....
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The main ingredient is an eggplant. With a fork, I pressed it on the skin of the eggplant to make strips all over this vegetable , then put it in the microwave and cooked for about 5 minutes until soft. Then poured cold water to remove the skin. Removed the trunk and placed in a blender , added 2 tablespoons Tahini or sesame paste, 2 cloves crushed garlic, juice of 1/2 lemon, salt and pepper and cumin powder. If you are making this, taste the spices if ok according to your preference. Arrange on a dip bowl and pour a bit of olive oil on top .
The afternoon came and my snack was ready... arranged on a serving plate paired with arabic bread that I mentioned above from the turkish mini market in my old district. Try this, it is really easy-peasy!
All images were photographed by @mers using Canon EOS 90D.
Your post made me crave for baba ganoush. I have always wanted to make it at home but haven't gotten to doing it. I guess it's due to the roasting the eggplant part of the process. I didn't know we could do it in the microwave. Since, I always have tahini on stock at home so will give this a try.
Yeah, it was a trial to do it in the microwave oven and I swear it is so easy and the quality of the aubergine did not suffer..thanks a ton for dropping by.
Will do it once I purchase aubergines from the market, happy weekend!
Thank you. You too dear, happy weekend!
Looks creamy and delicious. I love those dips and like you, I always have tahini.
Yep, tahini is life... Lol! Thanks dear @carolynstahl.
I always have this with kibbeh and dolma when I was in arabia and I could tell it's a delectable one👍
I agree... What is a kibbeh?
Kibbeh is a pounded bulgur with meat, pine nuts and spices of your choice and formed into a meatball-like and must be dipped fried☺️
Ok got it... Sounds delish! Thanks.
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That looks fantastic!!!
I've never though of using the microwave to get the skin off the eggplant. That will save a lot of time.
Is there any chance that you have a good recipe for the flatbread??
Bon appetit!!
The most popular flat bread here are bought in a turkish store.... I have not made it but it should be easy since the Kurdish women bake the bread on the back of their woks with a charcoal of open fire.... But here is one I saw from research...
http://rojgul.blogspot.com/2011/09/nana-flat-kurdish-bread.html
That looks fantastic. I will give it a try.
Thanks for sharing!!
You are welcome!
Would love to taste this! 😍
Looking so yummy and for sure nutritious! 🤤🤤🤤
Yeah, it is... I could eat this all for myself.... hahaha.
Hi @mers looks very creamy, with the spices you used I imagine a great flavor, thanks for sharing the shortcut for cooking the eggplants.
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Hi there @belkyscabrera. Yeah, you could try and see the difference than the normal grilling of the eggplant... Til then, have a nice day! Thanks.