Baba Ghannouj

Description
Baba Ghannouj, Eggplant with Sesame Paste

Ingredients

 * 2 large Eggplants, about 1 kg (32 oz)
 * ¼ cup lemon juice (optional)
 * ¼ cup sesame seed paste
 * 3 cloves garlic crushed with ½ tbls salt (optional)
 * 1 tspn white vinegar
 * 2 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped

Directions

 * 1) Grill Eggplants on high heat for 15 minutes after piercing them by a fork on all sides, turning frequently.
 * 2) When tender, wash under running water then peel off skin while hot and remove “stem.
 * 3) Pound to a purée (use a food processor, if available).
 * 4) Blend in sesame paste, lemon juice, and vinegar.
 * 5) When mixture is consistent, add garlic and beat mixture well. If thick, adjust by lemon juice and water.
 * 6) Serve it garnished with Parsley, red pepper and olive oil.