Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Ghraybeh Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 2 large aubergines
- • 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
- • 2 tbsp tahini
- • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp olive oil
- • 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Roast the aubergines over a flame or under a hot grill until collapsed and smoky.
2
Phase 2
Halve, scoop out the flesh, and drain in a sieve for 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Chop the flesh and fold through the yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
4
Phase 4
Refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavours to meld.
5
Phase 5
Spread in a shallow bowl, swirl with olive oil, and dust with Aleppo pepper.