Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2009

Very good. I only made a half batch and had plenty for an appetizer tray.

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009

Wonderful way to use eggplant. Very flavorful. My husband doesn't care for it so there was plenty for me. Will probably eat as a dip for sliced cukes and zucchini. Great for a low-fat lunch or snack.

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Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2008

Followed several reviews and this was a HIT! Not too much tahini, it still tastes like an eggplant dip. Charred eggplants and peeled. Increased basil (1/4 packed cup for 2 eggplants) and garlic (3 cloves for 2 eggplants. Didn't seed the peppers. Sprinkled a little cayenne on top at end for color and zing.

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2008

I live in southern New Meixco and right now, the harvest of eggplants, green chile, garlic, basil and onions are pouring in faster than we can keep up. This recipe was a GREAT way to take advantage of the local ingredients. Thank you so much for sharing! I did make several minor changes: I punctured the eggplants with a toothpick all over, then blackened them on the grill (it was 4th of July!) all over. Plunging them into a bowl of ice water made the black skins slip off easily. I also did this with 2 green chiles and added them in addition to the 2 fresh green chiles the recipe calls for. I doubled the garlic and increased the basil by about 50%. Lastly, I used lime juice instead of lemon, as that is what is local around here. The end result was a smoky, garlicky spread, remeniscent of baba ganoush (but better!) that we spread on tortillas and filled with other roasted local veggies from the harvest. AMAZING!

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LORIKAE

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Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2008

This recipe was very easy to make. I quartered it, using only one eggplant, and since I did (but my family did NOT) want it to be spicy I eased up on the hot peppers and instead added black pepper, turmeric, and cumin. I also added sweet red peppers to make up for blandness. The dip turned out well but until I can make & serve it properly (i.e. with full eye-watering heat) I do not think I will be making it again.

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2007

I made half of this recipe, and I really wouldn't have wanted any more than that. My batch was dominated by tahini as I added a little more to make it thicker. Don't take out the seeds of the pepper, otherwise you won't be able to taste it!

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Jenny

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2007

Mine turned out bitter. I added a touch of cumin and sugar to try to fix it, but to no avail. I don't know what I can do with it now. At least it didn't take long to make.

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2007

I used a very mild pepper when making this the first time and it was bland. When we add Tabasco Sause it added a kick to it. Now I use hot peppers. This is a great low-fat side dish.

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Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2006

Loved this recipe Kevin! I'm an eggplant fan, so I'm always looking for new ways to serve it. Perfect as is and thanks!

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LINDA MCLEAN

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2005

I wanted to try something new and this was it. It was easy to make and very good. Also, very versatile. My family and I used it as a dip, but I also used it on sandwiches like I would with hummus. So, if you are looking for something to do with this, it is good as a spread with melted feta or Indian paneer, and sundried tomatoes. I plan on making this again, often, and trying it on other things as well. I quartered the recipe and used half of a serrano chile--the dip ended up being very spicy, so a caution: use less chile than the recipe suggests if you do not want a lot of heat.

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Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2005

Good, very spicy. I quartered the recipe -- it would make alot as written. If you're in the mood to try something new, this is a good choice.

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2004

I grew up in the Middle East and had never tried this...So much wasted time! This is delicious, healthy, and relatively easy. I peeled the outer part of the eggplants, then wrung them out a bit, and tore them apart before adding them to the food processor; that just seemed easier to me. This is going to be a regular in my house!

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