BEST BABA GHANOUSH RECIPE!!!MUTTABAL!!! BABA GHANOUSH

[BarefootArizona]

Sweet lady. Seems like a cool chick

[dedemed]

@BarefootArizona thanks :)

[GFo12ce]

I've had this dish at a few different restaurants and I always like it. I want to try to make some. My favortie is from a Lebanese restaurant called Open Sesame In Long Beach Ca. I like it best because it has a smoky flavor to it. More so that the others I've had. Do you think they add some of the charred peel when they blend it? Otherwise I think all those ingredients sound right. I really want that smokey flavor in there. Thanks!

[dedemed]

@GFo12ce yes you can leave some of the peel on for a more smokey flavor, the written recipe is on my site :)

[tripleleo]

I could eat babganosh all day and night. This place on 96th street in NYC (fresh Market) sells what I think is the tastiest version I[ve ever had. Thanks for the recipe, gonna make some some time soon

[dedemed]

@tripleleo wonderful, the written recipe is on my site :)

[felaniz]

im asians and i luv baba ghanuj

[dedemed]

@felaniz that's wonderful, these recipe are for everyone to enjoy :)

[egypTaz]

Shes quite hot!

[rchavez215]

Hey dede, I am a fan of your recipes! I'm originally from Iraq and the way we make it is exactly the same but we add yogurt to it and it taste really good as well! thanks:)

[dedemed]

@rchavez215 that's wonderful, i didn't know that :)

[asanpuri]

what babaghanoush the word means

[dedemed]

@asanpuri baba ganoush means spoiled eggplant, but not spoiled in the bad sense but spoiled b/c so much it done to it...like spoiling a child ;)

[Gaashura]

@SoSoniLove Hey, My gf's grandmother, arab and a great woman told me I can avoid the bitternes putting the eggplant on salty water for a while, and she also said you have to pick the eggplants that look almost black, no pink/green stripes.

When I made it she loved it, and I still think my cooking is crap compared to hers.

best of lucks!

[dedemed]

@Gaashura thanks, glad you liked it, check out my site for other recipes :)

[Granmah]

Thanks 4 the recipe!!!

[SoSoniLove]

Hey dede

I tried making this and omg i made a mess!

Well not really but i mean the taste was so weird a bitter ?!

Bad aubergiene? I dont know

I used exactly the same ingredients as you and it just tasted so bad :(

[dedemed]

@SoSoniLove Yes, it's either the aubergiene or maybe you added a bit to much tahini? Sometimes when that happens to me I just add a little bit more lemon juice to break the bitter flavor, give it a try ;)

[818TUCAN818]

what happened to your show? the one you made the pilot for???? =/

[dedemed]

@818TUCAN818 the show is in the works. I am still releasing recipe videos weekly :)

[818TUCAN818]

@dedemed lol YAAAY!!!! meanwhile..are you greek? or from where are you? sorry if i seem stalker ish lol.

[dedemed]

@818TUCAN818 not at all LOL...I am Lebanese :)

[818TUCAN818]

@dedemed WALLA?!?! ana libeni!! lol aren't we just awesome? lol

[rakrishna1952]

Thanks for the clarification Dedemed!

[priyamvadha123]

Grat recipe! Thanks! I was searching for this like forever!

My husband does not like garlic, so is there any veggie substitute or can I just omit the garlic? will that change the taste of the dish?

[rakrishna1952]

Thanks Dedemed for the Baba Ganoush recipe. You made it look so easy! Can you tell me if there is a difference between Baba Ganoush and Muttabal. In some restaurants that I have visited in Abu Dhabi, it is listed separate from Muttabal.

[dedemed]

@rakrishna1952 well this recipe is actually muttabal b/c it is made with tahini. the traditional baba ghanoush is not made with tahini, it is made with only lemon, garlic, salt and olive oil and then garnished heavily with onions, peppers, tomatoes, parsley and mint :)

[AmeraR555]

@dedemed yip - this is the 1st time iv seen tahini with it but its stil delicious and a great variation. three ways to make baba are : no onions, with onions, with mayo if u dont hav tahini. but the tahini is good ;)

[dedemed]

@AmeraR555 sounds very interesting, never heard of it with mayo :)

[dedemed]

@rakrishna1952 this recipe is actually muttabal...I labeled baby ganoush b/c many people think that this is called baba ganoush. Muttabal is when tahini is added to the roasted egg plant. Baba ganoush is is when roasted egg plant is mixed with garlic, onions, lemon juice, salt and pepper. It is then topped with tomatoes, green pepper and parsley :)

[ArchieLovesMe]

I can't wait to try this. My husband and I used to eat at a Greek-American restaurant in Cleveland, and they served Baba Ghanoush there with fresh baked Pita. Wow, it was so delicious. Every bite was like the first!

[dedemed]

@ArchieLovesMe sounds amazing...try this, you will love it :)

[dedemed]

@JulijaDeKeit it is good with everything :)

[MrPoonasty]

your sexy!

[nuni10128]

I tried your recipe and it came out great! I had a minor disaster, however, during the eggplant roasting. One of my eggplants exploded (!!!) in the oven. Pretty hilarious, actually, except that I had eggplant shreds all over the inside of my oven. I'm thinking that I might pierce the skin next time. :)

[dedemed]

@nuni10128 Yeah I added the note in the video but i forgot to mention it in the video, it was one of my early videos :) but yes, definitely pierce some tiny slits in the egg plant before baking :)

[LauperTribute]

@nuni10128 haha, happened to me too once

[LauperTribute]

i love to throw the eggplant on the bbq and give them a smokey taste !!

[dedemed]

@LauperTribute that's a great idea too :)

[jbadal1]

Dede, does it matter if I scrape the eggplant skins to get whatever remaining eggplant that sticks, I get I have this overwhelming urge to scrape or get every drop, or will I get bitter tasting eggplant by doing so. Thanks.

[dedemed]

@jbadal1 well just be careful not to add the skin or it will make it bitter.

[missymiss209]

i made this and it tastes like peanut butter. what am i doing wrong?

[dedemed]

@missymiss209 you may have added to much tahini. Try to use less tahini and I'm sure you'll like it :)

[cherokiimslm]

wow, this does look healthy, baked eggplant garlic and olive oil-cant wait to try some!

[dedemed]

@cherokiimslm thanks, check out my site for other recipes :)

[ChairmanBlimp]

who's tried mama ghanoush? its like baba ghanoush made from zucchini instead of bathinjan.

[dedemed]

@ChairmanBlimp sounds interesting.

[brpadali]

thanks dede, i tasted it in dubai and cairo, i wanted to eat it again here in italy, so i tried to do it following your recipe. it turned out gorgeous! and my friends liked it too! thanks a lot, your videos are great! ciao

paola

[dedemed]

@brpadali Bonjourno Paola, i am so glad that you liked it, happy cooking and don't forget to check out my site for more recipes :)

[brpadali]

I found you dede. thanks. I'm doing t for tomorrow's dinner with friends together with hummus

[dedemed]

@brpadali wonderful, I hope they liked it :)

[88bentley88]

U can just put the eggplant on ur stove and just roast it until its cooked and the skin is burnt.

[dedemed]

@88bentley88 definitely, if you have a gas stove that works great. Or you can even grill it on the grill :)

[makepots]

I tried this with eggplants from my garden...very easy to do and very delicious...thank you

[dedemed]

@makepots sounds wonderful!

[TheGreenfrog140]

what kind of juice did you mix pour in it? (is it lemon juice)?

[dedemed]

@TheGreenfrog140 the written recipe is on my site, check it out along with all of my other great recipes :)

[TheGreenfrog140]

@dedemed  Thank you dede. May God bless you for this.

[ShinjuHoshi]

i love it with texture those blender people are crazy

[dedemed]

@ShinjuHoshi Lol, that's funny. definitely if you like the texture then you must mix it by hand but if you like it smooth then a food processor works great :)

[pablomoralesandreau]

Salam Aleikum! I like the wat you do the Baba Ganoush, I do it in my home and I and my family like it very much, Thanks for share it with the people!Greetings from Argentina! Peace! Pablo M.A.

[dedemed]

@pablomoralesandreau THanks for your support Pablo :)

[TheCrosswind]

Thank you!! I was looking for a simple Baba Ghanoush recipe. I think more closeups of the food would be nice too, but i still learned from you.

[yellowdahlia1]

y u m m y !

[landline00]

Very nice recipe.

Thank you.

[goshaaad]

Very similar to my Turkish grandma's recipe.

Just need some Raki (Ouzo or Araq) and its game over for me :)

Also very similar to a Persian recipe too.

Thanks for sharing, I'm off to grocery store to buy some eggplants :)

[dedemed]

@goshaaad :) HAPPY COOKING!

[ulebule]

You can't imagine how much I thank you for all your recipes... I'm a big fan of Mediterranean food, all your recipes and tips are a great help... THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[dedemed]

@ulebule YOU ARE SO WELCOME, HAPPY COOKING!

[TheGreenfrog140]

@dedemed  thank you dede!!! i follow your receipes regularly.

[leomac71]

Great recipe thanks. Would be great to see more close-ups when you're making the dish?

[dedemed]

@leomac71 I will definitely keep that in mind :)

[bluelikekrishna]

thanks for the recipe! i absolutely love baba ghanouj and never considered making my own - i have scarcely ever even eaten eggplant other than in baba ghanouj and so the thought of cooking with it was intimidating. after your video i will certainly try it though!

[dedemed]

@bluelikekrishna wonderful!

[Carnedurion]

Right you are ken!

[peace01072]

soo you can keep the seeds in :)

that save me about 20mins ever time i make it

[Metsada007]

I'm going to make this in larger quantities and keep it in the fridge for 3-5 days! I'm sick and tired of broccoli :)

[99IraqBaghdad99]

OOOOOOK! I just want to know, where is the yougurt? The amount you made needs at least 2 big spoons of plane yougurt!

Thank you anyway dear ( Mashkoorah 7ayati) ! Teslam eedeik ya warda!

[dedemed]

you can definitely add yogurt if you'd like, whatever way you like it :)

[y2yahe]

For how long should i let the eggplant cook on top of the gas stove, do i have to rotate it? Also should the flame be low or high? Please let me know i would love to try it. Thanks!!

[dedemed]

low flame, about 20 minutes and yes you should rotate it every 5 minutes :)

[kingsr]

Instead of putting the eggplant in the oven, try putting it on top of your gas stove. Works and tastes much better!

[dedemed]

that does taste great, but not everyone has a gas top. An alternative would be to grill it, that's tastes great too :)

[Metsada007]

Is it healthy to put the eggplant on top of the gas stove? I'm a health freak. Someone please answer.

[dedemed]

yes, it's just like charring it on the outside skin, you actually end up peeling off the skin and throwing it away but the eggplant ends up with a great smokey flavor :)

[Metsada007]

ok thanks :)

[calgaryguy78]

Hey Love your recipes. I tried the lahme jean one the other day. Turnedout great. tried this one too but its nothing like the one I get at a lebanese restaurant here... It's probably the best Ive had thats including the ones I tried throughout the middle east. Hmmm any suggestions? do people usually add anything else?

Thanks in advance.

[dedemed]

great! is the one you had have vegetables chopped on top?

[calgaryguy78]

mmm No not really. It had some tomatoes on the top as a garnish. But they were chopped really small and there was just a few so Im sure they weren't contributing to the flavour. It was a little smoky, a little naturally sweet egg plant flavour , great sharp olive oil flavour, lemon came thru also. I do think there was a hint of tahini. It was a little non dairy creamy too, Thanks!

[C8Shay]

i made the baba ganoush with my asian sesame paste.Since i've never tried an authentic baba ganoush before, is the sesame flavor suppose to be sort of overpowering?

[dedemed]

well not really, try using a bit less paste next time :)

[C8Shay]

im from around far east asia and im using this Chinese-ish sesame paste would it work? The sesame paste i have is a little darker and browner than the tahini u use. will it make a big difference?

[dedemed]

you can definitely give it a try, and if you like the taste then great, you have hummus :) let me know how it turns out!

[treitmaniac]

why get rid of the skin?  I add it in.

[dedemed]

you can do either or, sometimes the skin is bitter, so keep that in mind.

[jenjen2045]

Aww, no fair-that looks gorgeous. Now I want some!!

[dedemed]

You can make this just as easily at home, check out my site :)

[uarhara]

this looks like mutabbel but it only miss the yogurt

when i go to Lebanese restaurants in middle eastern countries they serve the baba ghnoush without thini sauce and they put chopped tomatos , bell paper and onions with it

[hlieboff59]

I made this over the weekend. Gorgeous!! When you make this, I found out that you have to let it sit for a day in fridge. It tastes better. I found it absolutely the best. I have tasted different brands and you know what? I'm not buying anymore. It's so excellent. Dede thank you so much for sharing this recipe, you're a doll :0)

[dedemed]

You are so welcome, I'm glad you can now make this at home and you can save money doing it!

[sazji]

If you do the eggplant directly over a gas flame you get the really good smoky flavor.

[dedemed]

my mom does that and yes it does add a great smokey flavor.

[maumad103]

i am not a good cook but i tried this dish in the mall the other day and then looked up recipe. your recipe is just amazing... even my girl friend is surprised with the quality of dish... thanks so much to you!

i am gonna try some other recipes now...

[dedemed]

wonderful! welcome to the group, don't forget to check out my site :)

[faerysexy]

This is an amazing recipe!!! Soooo yummy!!! I used the baba ghanoush in a pita with veggies and it was delish! :)

[dedemed]

Wonderful sandwich :)

[VideoRanger]

Nice presentation.

[DarkMuj]

I'm making this today for my younger bros, they're really picky with food so I'm just telling them it's "homemade hummous" and then I'll surprise em by saying it is made from aubergine not chickpeas :D

[dedemed]

good luck, i'm sure they'll love it :)

[DarkMuj]

Update: They loved it, and didn't mind at all when I revealed what the main ingredient was. Thank you very much!

[timbuktu93]

I'm making this tomorrow for a get together... Wish me luck!

[dedemed]

Good luck :)

[kingnek]

dede, may I know what is the purpse of putting it inside the plastic bag when resting? Thanks

[dedemed]

it helps you to peel the skin off when you let it sit in a plastic bag.

[diarmidbaillie]

Thanks for the recipe. I like your earrings tooo

[chancellorgina]

well, i was on my way to some delicious baba ganoush... but my eggplant literally blew up in my oven. maybe i should have know to do this, but i just followed your video step by step, and there was no mention of puncturing or slicing the eggplant. i think you should add that in an annotation or something.

[dedemed]

the annotation should have appeared in the video, I forgot to mention it in my video, I apologize but you should also check for the written directions on my site.

[scrillzz]

Good job with the video. Very helpful

[antiiraqwar]

peeling the eggplant first and then roasting the slices over a charcoal grill instead of an oven will make the eggplant absorb the smokey smell and taste better.

before roasting brush lightly with olive oil.

I make a whole bowl every week and store in the fridge.

[dedemed]

that's a great tip for anyone who has a bbq ready to go, thanks ;)

[princessa0785]

you're giving great recipes here. I learned from you how to make humus and baba ghanush... and I love it! thank you for your video, Dedemed!

[dedemed]

Thank you for your support, don't forget you can get all of these recipes written out on my site :)

[mpbraga]

Love this recipe... my grandma was from lebannon and use to cook this for me... Thank you for sharing it with us. By the way, you are beautiful !!! hehehe

[dedemed]

thank you for your support :)

[kosherpinay]

Thanks!!!!! Great for vegetarians..

[AdriannaGrey]

It's the third video I watched and I really like your recipes, they´re "genuine". I worked once in an arab restaurant in Berlin and they were preparing baba-ghanoush in the same way as you did on the video. Your was more natural because not mixed in a blender :)

[dedemed]

thank you :) don't forget to check out my site!

[SeaMowse]

This stuff is absolutely delicious. I took it upon myself to add a couple more ingredients (from your hummus recipe!). I included 4 mint leaves and approximately 1/4 cup of plain yogurt. It made it even more creamy and after it set in the refrigerator for an hour or so, it held together nicely - I made a pita sandwich out of it. Thanks again for your wonderful recipes!

[dedemed]

mmmm...sounds yummy :)

[mjlivore]

can u freeze this?

also do u know how long tahini paste hold in the fridge?

thx - this is great recipe!!!

[dedemed]

Well, i don't recommend that you freeze this. What you can do it freeze the egg plant after you roast it and peel it and then just take it out and let it defrost when you want to make the dip. Tahini holds in the fridge for quite a while, i would say 6-9 months, it's just like peanut butter, it stays good forever. :)

[widolphin]

thanks for your help, a great and big kiss , and i will enjoy your recipes.

muaaaaa..

[khadijahgharbi]

It looks great!

What kind of juice was that dede?

[dedemed]

lemon juice :)

[klinzons]

I made this tonight to accompany dinner and my family went crazy over how delicious it was. Thank you so much for this recipe and all your recipes all the other ones look so good too. I enjoy your videos so much!!

[greenfrog140]

what kind of a juice was that you added?

[amschwim]

hey dede...why do we put it in a bag/??

[dedemed]

I put it in a bag because when the eggplant it hot and you put it in the bag, it actually steams the eggplant and makes it easier to peel it :)

[syrianprince22]

your recipe remind me of my grandmothers

[dedemed]

thank you, that's a wonderful compliment :)

[syrianprince22]

iam syrian and malaysian what are you

[Wierdgirl5834]

mmm I love baba ghanoush. I always order it when I go to pita inn.

[ryan1sdaman]

You Know What My Favorite Food Is..........Baba Ghanoush!

[victory01]

great recipe! thanks for posting this!

[agmrain]

Nice recipe, but You should say to Peirce the eggplant before you put it in the oven.....or it EXPLODES!!!!!

[dedemed]

You are correct my friend, that was my mistake b/c I forgot to mention that yes you need to pierce the eggplant several times before roasting in the oven. :)

[syrianprince22]

do you mave more middle eastern recipe

[kisABOKOM]

thank u

i broud that arab dishes u like it :)

[tarushka]

Why not small eggplant? I bought small ones. If I can use them, then how many, 3?

[dedemed]

Yes 3 or 4 should work great!

[MamaligaDOTcom]

Hi Dedemed!

Great recipe! It is amazing how spread this recipe is over the continents! My grandmother used to make a simple egg plant dip in Romania that's similar - yet without the tahini :-)

Thanks for sharing!

[missriyadh495]

so could you show us how to make the REAL baba ghanoush?!?!?! i lived in the middle east for 12 years and i miss the food SO SO much!!! Plz post a video on the baba ghanoush with the tomatoes, onions and all the good stuff!! Muttabal is good too, dunno why some people call it baba ghanoush!! bout to go make some falafel!!

[dedemed]

I will definitely make the video soon.

[TFF11]

Dede,,, could please show us how to make the Taheni (mild texture) that is used for Shourwarmi. This is real tough for me! I need your assistance ;)

[dedemed]

the tahini sauce recipe is actually on my shawaram video. Check it out :)

[TFF11]

This is "Mutabal" & not "BABA GHANOUSH". Ghanoush includes tomatos instead of Tahena Sauce. pls verify.

[dedemed]

My friend you are correct and if you read in the description on the side I do have mutablal beitanjan written there. Unfortunately in many restaurants they write it down as baba ghanoush and that's how people order it and know it, and I'm here to help people and teach them how to make this recipe that they eat at restaurants. So you see, in order for them to find me I must write baba ghanoush as well :)

[TFF11]

Thanks for the clarification. I was confused as well! Nevertheless I'm learning real new techniques from you. May be we need to establish a campaign to rectify common naming- errors in restaurants menus ;) .... Keep the good recipes up!

[hop2itrr]

Actually in Egypt this is what we call baba ghanoush. Mutabal is what we call pickled betenjan so she's not incorrect here.

[dedemed]

Exactly, but in the US many restaurants just call it baba ghanoush instead of mutabal so that's what people know :)

[nicename88]

what is the juice that you used because you didnt say what kind of juice that you have used

other than that thanks for making these videos

[yulyakalashnik]

she said it was about a lemon and a half of lemon juice.

[petu181]

Greetings from Finland Dede! Your recipes are really awesome:) What about chilau rice and some yoghurt base soups? ;)

[Halalsilks]

Hi Dede, Do you have a good recipe for shish kababs? Or that cool yogurt and cucumber salad?

thanks fo ryour great videos!

smiles, grace in VT

[sarahvlad1]

Hi Dede... I love your recipes. I am wondering if you have a recipe for cuba... its made with bulgur and stuffed with ground beef. You can either fry it or boil it. I am middle eastern so my mom used to make it all the time. Please let me know. Thank you.

[dedemed]

THank you for the comments, I will be making that video next month for sure, it's one of my favorite dishes :)

[axisofthewheel]

I made this -- It was great -- I making it again !!!

-Roasting the garlic as well gives a milder taste

-after you've peeled it you can put the roasted eggplant into a clean kitchen towel and ring out the excess moisture

[8hope5]

baba ganoush is more deliscious when eggplants r smashed than blended. take it from me ppl, as u can c in dede's vid, she is smashin the eggplant.

[jckirlan]

Thank you for finally teaching me this recipe.

So frustrating to make if you don't know how.

[Dethmasheen]

Pretty good. I personally like adding chopped pine nuts or cashews (both roasted!) to the mix. And I also like mixing the olive oil in. Really good with breads and on antipasti platters. All just personal preferences.

[XxMrsAmOoRaxX]

Omg Your Great.... KEep GOing WIth The recipes... Thanksss

[pathoplastic]

I've found that cutting the roasted eggplant in half and scooping out the flesh is easier and yields more...

& thanks for the recipes!

[friendof1979]

This looks fantastic!  I plan on trying this tomorrow!!!

[Dooont]

omg you look like eva longoria

[totti79]

thats helpfull indeed , lots of thanks dede, i have tried puting the egg plant for 4 min in the microwave, then for 15 min (tryin to cut down the time) on the stove ( to make it brown) we it peald up nicely, but im not sure about the taste, as i cannot tast yours from the youtube, would it work like that?

[dedemed]

i'm not sure about the microwave part but you can cook it over the stove on an open flame on low heat for about 20 minutes rotating it every 3-4 minutes. Try it this way, you'll get a great smokey taste :)

[7407stressed]

Hello Denise. I tried making this tonight. My aubergine exploded in the oven after about 35 mins!! Are you sure you should bake it for one hour? I didn't pierce it beforehand either.

[dedemed]

you should pierce it before hand to avoid the explosion. Also if you have an open flame stove or grill you can grill it on that and just turn it every 4 minutes then proceed to put it in the plastic bag and continue.

[beirutpeter]

Your hummus recipe is tops, so smooth and creamy. Lovely. The best Iv'e tasted 10/10

[suzan24k]

Another big thank you!

[XfaCTor94]

thank you very much dede.....i tried your recipe..its fantastic....thanks very much

[XfaCTor94]

hey.....sorry for asking....is baba gounoush an appetiser or sumthing.....coz im looking an appetizer recipe for my cooking competition