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Mutabal

متبل/moo-TAH-bal/
Mutabal
About this dish

A smoky eggplant dip blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.

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Ingredients
🍆2 large eggplants
🌰3 tbsp tahini
🧄2 cloves garlic, minced
🍋Juice of 1 lemon
🫒Olive oil, for serving
Method
Serves 4
1
Char the eggplants over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and the flesh is soft.
2
Peel the eggplants and mash the flesh.
3
Mix in tahini, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
4
Season with salt to taste.
5
Serve drizzled with olive oil and a side of flatbread.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Mutabal is a common Levantine appetizer found throughout Jordan, similar to baba ghanoush, valued for its smoky flavor from charring the eggplant.

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