Baba Ganoush
INGREDIENTS
- 3 Aubergines
- 1 head Garlic
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp Tahini
- Olive oil, to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Lemon zest, to taste
- Parsley, mint or chives, chopped, to taste (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Roast the aubergines, the head of garlic and the onion until soft and lightly charred on the outside, which gives a smoky flavour.
- 2 Scoop out the aubergine flesh and squeeze the roasted garlic from its skins.
- 3 In a food processor, combine the aubergine flesh, garlic, onion, tahini, lemon juice and zest, and the seasonings.
- 4 Blend to a smooth paste.
- 5 Adjust the salt and seasoning to taste.
- 6 Finish with chopped fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
