Food Safari......

The endeavour is to cook my way through the Food Safari - Glorious Adventures through a World of Cuisines cookbook with a few adaptions here and there as we cooks are renown for. And yes a little like Julie and Julia the movie which also featured a foodie blogger! Of course the process is taking a seasonal trajectory and my old summer favourite, eggplants, have been first on the list. The Shanghai-style stir-fried eggplants were excellent when added to hokkein noodles, chicken & few other veg. But an absolute must make is the Baba Ghanouj and for those that are not running out to get a copy of this lovely book here's the recipe:
3 medium eggplant
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
1  tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon EV olive oil
Grill the eggplants whole over a gas flame, turning until the skin is evenly blistered and flesh is soft. Soak in cold water for 10 mins to cool then peel and allow to drain for approximately 25 mins. Puree in a food processor with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt until creamy - add more of the seasonings if needed to taste. I also like to add a little chopped parsley. Drizzle the olive oil on top to serve. Makes 3 cups. It is so smokey and delicious!