Step 1.
Prick the eggplants with a fork all over. Over an open flame (using tongs) grill the eggplants whole until tender and soft. Juices should bubble on the surface and start to run off. Alternatively, roast in the oven at 190°C until tender and soft.

Step 2.
Cut eggplants in half lengthways and scoop the flesh out into a bowl. Allow to cool.

Step 3.
Add remaining ingredients to the eggplant flesh in the bowl. Using a whisk gently combine all ingredients together. Keep the texture thick to avoid turning the eggplant into a paste. Season to taste.

Step 1.
On a medium heat melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan until it starts to turn an amber colour and gives off a nutty smell.

Step 2.
Just before the butter turns brown add the pine nuts, tossing until it turns brown (beurre noisette). Remove from heat.

Step 3.
Set aside and keep warm so that the butter doesn’t solidify, allowing the pine nuts to infuse the flavour.

Step 1.
Finely grate the garlic. Combine with sheep’s milk yogurt and olive oil. Season to taste.

To finish

Chevril leaves to garnish
Lebanese bread to serve

Step 1.
Place baba ghanoush in a serving bowl.

Step 2.
Dollop sheep’s milk yoghurt dressing around it. Stir the pine nut burnt butter and spoon over the top.

Step 3.
Garnish with chervil leaves and serve with warm Lebanese bread.

Recipe by Electrolux