Baba Ghannouj Soup - {Mideast} Recipe - Cooking Index
Baba Ghannouj Soup - {Mideast} Recipe - Cooking Index
Baba Ghannouj translates literally to "spoiled old daddy. " Why? Because, the story goes, the woman who created it pureed the eggplant just to ease the eating and digestion of her old and toothless father. A nice story -- and a substantial and aromatic start to a Mideast meal; imagine yourself in a Turkish souq.
Courses: Soup| 1 | Eggplant (large) | |
| 1/4 cup | Tahini - (ground raw sesame seeds | |
| Found in most supermarkets) | ||
| 2 | Garlic cloves | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Salt | |
| 6 cups | Vegetable or beef stock | |
| 1 | Lemon - juiced | |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 1/3 cup | Finely-chopped parsley |
Heat the eggplant in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool, then -- holding it by the stem -- carefully peel the skin away and remove the stem. Puree with the tahini, garlic, and salt. Stir into the heated stock, then bring to a simmer. Partially cover, then simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and press through a sieve, discarding solids.
When ready to serve, heat the soup, then beat the egg with the lemon juice and stir through the simmering soup to form long egg strands. Simmer for another minute, then ladle into bowls and top with handfuls of fresh chopped parsley. Top with toasted strips of pita bread. Serve with warm triangles of pita bread on the side.
Serve hot to 4 to 6 people.
Source:
Soup Of The Evening...Beautiful Soup at http://www.soupsong.com
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