Lebanese · appetizer
Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush reads citrus 6.2, sourness 5.7 and nutty 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese appetizer, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.2 · Sourness 5.7 · Nutty 4.6 · Richness 4.6 · Fruity 4.5 · Allium 3.8 · Sweetness 3.4 · Salinity 2.9 · Floral 2.8 · Earthy 2.8 · Herbaceous 2.1 · Umami 1.9 · Bitterness 1.6 · Warm Spice 0.8
What's in it (8)
- 2 large eggplant
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (garnish)
Time & effort: about 25 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 103 kcal, 3.4 g protein, 6.7 g fat, 9.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Char whole eggplants directly over a gas flame or under a grill until completely blackened.
- Scoop out flesh, drain, then mash with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Season, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley and pomegranate seeds.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Falafel Bowls with Tahini Drizzle — Middle Eastern
- Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Dip) — Lebanese
- Deconstructed Falafel Salad — Middle Eastern
- Bazargan (Bulgur, Tamarind and Walnut Salad) — Syrian
- Harissa Chicken and Chickpea Sheet Pan — Middle Eastern
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.