Name: Eggplant dip with homemade tahini: The unique taste of the East
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: Eggplant parm - 7 pcs.; Garlic - 3 clove; Sesame - 300 g; Lemon juice - 1 pcs.; Olive oil - 100 ml; Zira seeds - 1 tsp.; Salt - to taste; Black pepper - to taste; Pepper red - to taste; Whole grain bread - to taste; Bread - to taste

Ukrainian

Discover the rich and savory taste of eggplant dip, complemented by delicate homemade tahini. This dish will be a wonderful addition to your table, whether it's a picnic in nature or a cozy evening at home.


Preheat the oven to 200 °C and prepare the eggplants: transform them by piercing them with a knife on all sides, spread them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and bake until they become soft and pliable (about 30 minutes).


Prepare homemade tahini: unlock the sesame aroma by lightly roasting it in a dry pan, stirring for 1.5 minutes. Transfer it to a blender, add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Create a magical paste by grinding all the ingredients together.


Extract the essence of flavor from baked eggplants: cut them lengthwise in half and carefully scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Chop it with a knife, place it in a sieve, and let the excess liquid drain for 30 minutes.


Mix all ingredients together: combine the eggplant pulp with tahini and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the dip sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour so that all the flavors fully develop.


Eggplant dip with homemade tahini: The unique taste of the East


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