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Baba ghanoush (Arabic بابا غنوج bābā ghannūj also appears as baba ganush baba ghannouj or baba ghannoug) is a Levantine dish of eggplant (aubergine) mashed and mixed with olive oil and various seasonings. The Arabic term means pampered papa or coy daddy perhaps with reference to its supposed invention by a member of a royal harem. A popular preparation method is for the aubergine to be baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling so that the pulp is soft and has a smoky taste.
