Baba Ghannouj

Ingredients and Instructions

2 large eggplants (about 2 pounds)

1/4 cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons cold pressed sesame oil

2-3 cloves garlic, finely mashed

4 tablespoons sesame seeds

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 450O F.

Peel and grate the eggplants. Bake grated eggplant in a casserole with cover for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand until cool. Simmer garlic in oil a few minutes or until lightly brown. Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Place mixture in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for one day. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serve with vegetables.