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Nutritional Values
250kcal
5gProtein
18gCarbs
20gFat
6gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
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Mutabbal
How to order / say it
Say it
متبل — [moo-TUB-bal]
Order
I'd like the mutabbal, please.
Locally
أريد المتبل، من فضلك.
Say locally
A dip made from roasted eggplants mixed with tahini, garlic, and lemon.
Why try it?
Mutabbal is a staple dip that showcases the rich flavors of the Middle East, popular for its smooth texture and tangy taste.
How it tastes
It is creamy and smoky, with a slight tang from the lemon. The garlic and tahini add depth and a nutty undertone.
Origin & History — first documented: 1970
Mutabbal has been enjoyed across the Levant for centuries, with its roots tied to the use of abundant eggplant in local cuisines. It rose to prominence in Jordan in the latter half of the 20th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 2 medium eggplant
- 100 g tahini
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🍋 50 ml lemon juice
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🧂 5 g salt
Method
- 1 Roast eggplants until skin is charred and flesh is soft.
- 2 Peel eggplants and mash the flesh.
- 3 Mix mashed eggplant with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
- 4 Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
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