How to cook baba ganoush to prevent eggplants from being bitter: a step-by-step recipe

Baba ganoush is a popular oriental dish the main ingredient of which is mashed baked eggplant. It has an unusual flavor and looks like traditional hummus. This type of appetizer is simply amazing.

Food blogger Vika Korolivska shared how to make baba ganoush so that the finished dish is not bitter on Instagram. She knows exactly how to create the perfect creamy texture.

Ingredients

• eggplant - 3 pcs
• garlic - 1 head
• sour cream - 2 tbsp
• tahini - 1 tbsp
• lemon juice - 1 tbsp
• cumin oil - 1 tbsp
• salt - to taste
• paprika, sesame seeds, greens - for serving

Method of preparation

1. Bake the eggplant and garlic at 200°C for ~40 minutes.

2. Let cool, cover with plastic wrap, and peel.

3. Beat with the rest of the ingredients in a blender.

4. Put it on a plate, add a little more oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and paprika.