Source: oncologiaecucina.it

Presentation

Baba ganoush is a Middle Eastern appetizer, a creamy dip made from eggplant seasoned with sesame sauce (tahini), garlic, olive oil, and flavored with fresh parsley, mint, or coriander.

Ingredients

• 2 medium black eggplants (about 600 g)
• 50 g tahini (45 g sesame + 1 tablespoon of water + 1 lemon)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 clove of garlic
• Fresh parsley, mint, or coriander
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Wash and dry the eggplants.
2. Make cuts or poke holes with a fork so that the inside cooks well and the bitter liquid can escape.
3. Roast the eggplants whole in the oven at 180°C for about 1 hour, until they are soft and dark.
4. Let them cool.
5. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, and with a spoon, scoop out all the pulp, placing it to drain for 30 minutes on a paper towel in a colander.
6. After 30 minutes, blend the pulp with tahini, lemon juice, and the peeled and crushed garlic.
7. Adjust the salt and add a drizzle of olive oil.
8. Garnish with the chosen herb and a drizzle of olive oil, and serve.

Allergens

• Sesame can cause allergic reactions in a limited number of cases, especially in children.
• Although very rare, eggplants may cause allergic reactions in individuals particularly sensitive to them.
• Mint can cause allergic reactions in rare individual sensitivities.
• Parsley may cause a cross-reaction in people allergic to birch.
• Allergy to Artemisia may cause a cross-reaction with coriander.

Notes

• Eggplants, if consumed with the skin, provide an aid in the daily intake of molecules with anti-tumor, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory properties, and protection against neurodegenerative diseases.
• It is recommended to prefer cooking techniques like pan-frying, boiling, or grilling, or other methods that do not use fats in cooking.

Safety / Intended Use

• Recommended in cases of Diarrhea, Xerostomia (dry mouth), Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing problems).
• Not recommended in cases of Mucositis.
• Product should be prepared under strict hygiene conditions as it is not subjected to thermal treatment before consumption.