Smoky Baba Ghanoush

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Title: SMOKY BABA GHANOUSH
Categories: Vegetables, Bar-b-q
Yield: 2 cups

2 md Eggplants
3 Garlic cloves, chop coarsely
2 ts Salt
1 ts Sugar
1/2 c Tahini, *
4 tb Lemon juice, fresh
1 ts Pepper

Wash eggplants and, with fork, prick them in about 5
spots. Grill whole eggplants over medium-hot coals.
Turn about every 5 minutes to evenly char skin. Grill
until just soft and charred all over, about 20
minutes. Cool. Cut in half and scoop out insides (you
may find it easier to peel skin off with your fingers
if eggplant gets too mushy).
In food processor fitted with metal blade, combine
eggplant, garlic,salt, sugar, tahini, lemon juice and
pepper. Puree until smooth. If mixture seems too
thick, add a little water to achieve desired
consistency. Adjust seasoning.
*This paste, made from sesame seeds, is available at
most grocery stores. Makes 2 cups depending on size of
eggplants.

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