Smoky Eggplant Dip/Spread

Roasted Eggplant Dip/Spread Photo by Cynthia Nelson

When you make this recipe, be prepared to smear it over a variety of bread such as your morning toast or biscuits. You can dip all kinds of things into it – crisps, carrots, celery stalks, tortilla chips, cucumber wedges or anything you like to enjoy with a dip. This dip is like baigan/bolanger/eggplant choka gone wild; it is so creamy and light.

20151018in good taste logoAdded ingredients such as anchovies, whole roasted garlic along with sour cream, whole milk yogurt or full fat, thick and rich Greek yogurt, gives this spread/dip the perfect balance of tang and salt. Green onions/scallions stirred in and garnished bring a delicate onion flavour.

Anchovies are small salt water fish with soft bones and strong flavour. They are mostly sold flat or rolled, filleted and either salt-cured or oil packed.

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