Chef Reem Assil Makes Baba Ganoush Two Ways

No Middle Eastern mezze spread is complete without baba ganoush. Here, chef Reem Assil prepares the classic, smoky eggplant dip two ways—the traditional Arab dish, as well as the newer American version.

Assil, the founder of Reem's California restaurants in San Francisco and Oakland, promises this healthy, easy-to-make dish doubles as both an indulgent snack and an impressive appetizer dish at dinner parties.

The 7x7 Spice-In is a series of three online cooking classes that aims to bring the warmth of Arab hospitality into your home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Subscribe to our channel for two more cooking classes with Assil this summer.

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[Lifertist]

Finally someone telling the world what Baba Ganoush really is. Thank you for that!

[cinemaocd]

I just made the chunky style baba ganoush salad from this video and it was so crazy good. Had it with warm fresh pita, and grilled kaftas. It made for a memorable Sunday evening meal.

[GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

Perfect for the remaining eggplants in my greenhouse!

[harrybell]

love your channel, trying to make Baba Ganoush for the first time. Live in rural Colombia now, but was born and raised in metro Detroit. So miss the flavors of Lebanon. thank you for sharing your recipes.

[Jordenweiss]

Love your recipes! Please give more! Loved your idea of pomegranate molasses!

[wfhalsey]

Rather than having two versions of a dish, I would like to embrace the true version of each. It wasn't until recently that I learned about mutabal and I think it is important to make the distinction now that I am no longer ignorant. Thank you for the information and nice presentation!

[annettique]

Thanks so much for such a detailed recipe! Baking my eggplants now😋

[fjordhellas]

Excellent recipe which reminds me of my first visit to Beirut Lebanon where I discovered the amazing Arabic -Middle Eastern gastronomy not well known in Norway. Was that a revelation? Absolutely. I love your food, it’s one of the best and most flavorful in the world! Thank you

[slam]

Oh, that looks so good. Smokey roasting of the eggplant is way to go. I like spicy as well. Indian market is 1 1/2 blocks form my home. A new tool was added to my kitchen called a food mill. Sure some uses for it can be found. It is great for separating skins/seeds holding back some of the bitter components.

[ronniejdio]

The rare combination of something that tastes so good as also is so much fun to say

[amibourg]

I just did the American version and it's amazing! Easy and so good. I will try the traditional dish one of these days. Thanks for sharing the recipes.

[MZAITUNA]

I tried your recipe it’s easy and I love it delicious Thank you God bless you

[exhit]

Thank u so much, made it, so yum!! love the simple recipe!

[mharysvlog]

Hello friend watching here from kuwait ❤❤❤ thanks for sharing your recipe❤❤❤

[donnapetraglia]

Looks great. Funny to see how all the ethnic foods evolve and change once they get here! Makes me think of my grandmother making everything look so simple and easy. Thanks.

[pearlupthejunction]

Hiya 👋 from UK! Just made ‘mutabbal’ and can’t stop eating it!! Aubergine is definitely my favourite vegetable. 😀

[jonbauer]

Thanks for doing this video! Loved it. Will try both of em!!!

[sanghamitral]

Lovely elaboration .Thanks a ton
for the recipe ...I prefer some heat in the dishes I am from India so shall follow the Arab version .

[isikpamir]

merhaba from Antiochia, i am going to make exactly the same way....sukran for your instruction

[tonimastro]

I crave this. I will try this recipe. Joe’s Deli in Rocky River, Ohio has the best. But I will try to make my own. Thank you!