Description
A smoky appetizer made by mixing the flesh of eggplants roasted whole over an open flame until charred with olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Eggplant
- Red bell pepper
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Pomegranate molasses
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Place eggplants, red bell peppers, and green chilies on a charcoal grill (or direct stove flame), roasting slowly until skins are completely charred and insides are melting.
- Cool slightly, cleanly peel off charred skins, and extract only the flesh. Chop finely with a knife into a paste.
- In a bowl, mix eggplant paste, grated garlic, pomegranate molasses (or lemon juice), olive oil, and salt. Plate, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley. *Some regions add tahini or yogurt.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Strong smoky aroma from direct flame roasting
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Round eggplants
Pairing
Flatbread(Lavaş)
Trivia
[For Everyone] A Middle Eastern dish with the unique name meaning 'Pampered Daddy'. The burnt eggplant aroma is addictive, making it a first-class drink snack.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] The ultimate side for charcoal-grilled meat (kebabs). Roll the smoky eggplant and meat together in bread and toss it boldly into your mouth!
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