JULIA CHILD'S EGGPLANT-WALNUT DIP
This recipe from the second volume of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" is nontraditional but very Julia Child, with her famous love of cocktail snacks. Caviar d'aubergines, fluffy eggplant caviar, is popular in the South of France, but this one contains raw ginger and hot sauce, two of the least-French ingredients imaginable. Feel free to tinker with the spices (cumin and coriander are also good) and the heat level. This dip ripens very well over a few days in the refrigerator. Taste and re-season before serving.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield About 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut green caps off eggplants and place them whole in a baking dish. Bake until very soft and collapsing, 30 to 35 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into the bowl of a mixer (or use a hand mixer).
- Beat at high speed for about two minutes, until smooth and fluffy. Add walnuts, garlic, ginger, allspice, two big pinches of salt and one of pepper. Shake in a few dashes of hot sauce. Mix well.
- With the mixer running, gradually drizzle in oil, as if making mayonnaise, just until mixture is emulsified and creamy. Stop, taste and adjust the seasonings with salt, pepper and hot sauce. If desired, beat in remaining olive oil.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to one week.
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Esohe Ekhator
[email protected]I love how versatile this dip is. I've served it with pita bread, crackers, and even vegetables. It's always a hit.
Md Pima
[email protected]This dip is a great appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Saifullah Mir (PaGaL)
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dip is delicious. The smokiness of the eggplant is balanced out by the creaminess of the yogurt and the nuttiness of the walnuts. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tricia Bowrin
[email protected]This dip is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the smoky flavor of the eggplant, and they can't get enough of the creamy yogurt sauce.
Suhirthanan Periyathambi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this eggplant walnut dip definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make. I can't wait to try it out at my next party.
Ibna Jahid
[email protected]This is the best eggplant dip I've ever had. It's so smoky and creamy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Said Lamzabi
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dip. It's so flavorful and satisfying, I don't even miss the meat.
Arshad ShayaaN
[email protected]I served this dip with grilled pita bread and fresh vegetables. It was a delicious and healthy snack.
Dikko Falalu
[email protected]This dip is perfect for parties or potlucks. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.
Tahir Ali Shar
[email protected]I added a bit of minced garlic and cayenne pepper to the dip, and it turned out even better. It gave the dip a little bit of a kick.
Faizan Rajpoot
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It makes the dip lighter and healthier, without sacrificing any flavor.
Allyson Deveaux
[email protected]This dip is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some roasted eggplant in the fridge, and this was the perfect recipe to use it up. The dip turned out great, and I'll definitely be making it again.
Ghodfred Mharkonzy
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dip. I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but the smokiness of the roasted eggplant really won me over. I'll definitely be making this again.
Property Management
[email protected]This is one of my favorite eggplant dishes. It's so flavorful and versatile. I like to serve it with pita bread, crackers, or even grilled vegetables.
Maili Tamang
[email protected]I love how easy this dip is to make. I roasted the eggplant in my air fryer, which made it even quicker. The dip came out perfectly smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of smokiness.
Tina Board
[email protected]This eggplant walnut dip is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The smokiness of the roasted eggplant pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor of the walnuts and the creamy texture of the yogurt. It's a great appetizer or spread for sandwiches a