Michael Wainwright's Killer Baba Ghanoush
1 large eggplant, cut into slices for grilling
Olive oil
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup tahini
1 large garlic clove, chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon salt
Water
Generously coat eggplant slices with olive oil.
Place slices on a grill, cooking both sides until they begin to blacken.
Remove from grill and cool.
Place chickpeas in a food processor until crumbly, but not completely smooth.
Add eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
Process, adding water for smoother consistency.
Season to taste with more salt and lemon juice.
