Bathinjan Moutabal

==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===
* Grill Eggplants on high heat for 15 minutes after piercing them by a fork on all sides, turning frequently.
* When tender, wash under running water then peel off skin while hot and remove “stem.
* Pound to a purée (use a food processor, if available). 
* Blend in sesame paste, lemon juice, and vinegar. 
* When mixture is consistent, add garlic and beat mixture well. 
* If thick, adjust by lemon juice and water.
* Serve it garnished with Parsley, red pepper and olive oil.
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==See also==
Category:Lebanese Appetizers
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Category:Appetizers
Category:Lebanese Recipes
category:Lemon Recipes
Category:parsley Recipes
category:Parsley Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:Eggplant Recipes
category:lemon Recipes
category:sesame seed Recipes
category:cayenne pepper Recipes
category:oil Recipes
category:white vinegar Recipes
category:sesame seed Recipes
category:cayenne pepper Recipes
category:Eggplant Recipes
category:parsley Recipes
category:vinegar Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:lemon Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:oil Recipes