SMOKY EGGPLANT DIP (EGGPLANT MOUTABAL)

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If you don't have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.

Provided by Kamal Mouzawak

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dip     Appetizer     Eggplant     Grill     Pomegranate     Sesame     Vegetarian     Vegan     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium globe eggplants (about 1 3/4 lb. total)
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
Pomegranate seeds and black sesame seeds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Remove grate and prepare a charcoal grill for medium heat (coals should be covered with ash and glowing red with no black remaining). Place eggplants directly on coals and cook, turning occasionally, until skins are completely charred and flesh collapses, 15-20 minutes. (Alternatively, you can char over a gas burner on medium-high heat, turning occasionally with tongs, 12-15 minutes.) Transfer to a colander set over a medium bowl. Let cool 15 minutes.
  • Remove skins from eggplants (it's okay if some bits of charred skin don't come off). Transfer flesh to a sieve set over a bowl and let drain 10 minutes.
  • Transfer eggplant flesh to a food processor; add tahini, lemon juice, and 3 Tbsp. oil and process until creamy; season dip with salt.
  • Transfer dip to a bowl and top with pomegranate seeds and black sesame seeds; drizzle with more oil.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dip can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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