Baba Ghanoush/Gannoujh

Definition: Baba Ghanoush/Gannoujh

October 2, 2007

Baba Ghanoush/Gannoujh, pronounced bah-bah gah-noosh

A typical Middle Eastern appetizer. This spread or dip is made of pureed eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Served with pita or flatbread, it's garnished with pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, or minced pistachios.

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8 Comments

Diana172 5 years 33 weeks

I've never heard of this! It looks really interesting though.

lexichloe 5 years 33 weeks

I've never had this, but I love hummus. They are similar, right? The chickpeas are replaced by the eggplant?

minaminamina 5 years 33 weeks

hshs1 - here is an authentic Egyptian recipe for baba ghannouj - and you can't get any better than the original! http://www.ummah.net/family/recipes/ghannouj.html