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Jordanian Mouttabal (Smoky Eggplant Dip)

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Jordanian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sized eggplant
  • ½ cup tahini paste
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves mashed
  • 2 tablespoons of salted yogurt
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil to drizzle

Instructions

  • Roast the eggplant on a gas top range or BBQ for about ½ hour, turning frequently.
  • Allow eggplant to rest for 10-15 minutes, then run it under cold water from a sink and slowly peel using your hands.
  • Remove the stem and place the flesh into a bowl. Run a knife through the flesh to separate it, add the lemon juice, 2-mashed garlic cloves, salt, ½ cup of tahini and 2 tablespoons yogurt.
  • Mash the mixture using a spoon or a mortar and pestle and mix well.
  • Spread on a plate and garnish a light drizzle of olive oil.
  • Serve with shrak, a Jordanian flat bread