Have you ever eaten eggplant?
I have tried Baba ghanoush. Ever had it? It is mashed up eggplant and has a bunch of seasonings.
I've never tried Baba ghanoush before or any eggplant really. Do you eat it alone or with other sides?
method is for the eggplant to be baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft and has a smoky taste. It is a typical "meze" ('starter') of the regional cuisine, often eaten as a dip with pita bread, and is sometimes added to other dishes.
Etymology.
The "bābā" is an Arabic word that means 'father' and is also a term of endearment, while "ġannūj" could be a personal name. The word
Eggplant salads and appetizers
Many cuisines feature eggplant salads and appetizers.
Varieties.
Varieties Middle East, Caucasus, Africa.
"Baba ghanoush" (Arabic بابا غنوج "bābā ghanūj") is a popular Levantine dish of eggplant (aubergine) mashed and mixed with various seasonings. Frequently the eggplant is baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft and has a smoky taste. Baba ghanoush is usually eaten as a dip with pita bread, and is sometimes added to other dishes