dip Recipes
36 delicious dip recipes from around the world
Bagna Càuda
Piedmontese hot anchovy dip - warm olive oil with garlic and anchovies.
Gubbröra (Swedish Anchovy Egg Salad)
Gubbröra, meaning 'old man's mix' or 'gubby's mix,' is a classic Swedish appetizer or side dish, often found on the smörgåsbord. It's a simple yet flavorful blend of chopped hard-boiled eggs, salty anchovies, fresh chives, and a creamy binder, traditionally served on crisp rye bread.
Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)
A classic Greek appetizer, Melitzanosalata is a smoky and flavorful roasted eggplant dip, distinct from Baba Ghanoush due to its simpler preparation and fewer ingredients. It's typically made with roasted eggplant, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, offering a delightful balance of smoky, tangy, and savory notes.
Skordalia
A classic Greek garlic and potato purée, Skordalia is known for its potent garlic flavor and creamy texture. It's a versatile accompaniment, often served with fried fish, boiled or fried vegetables like beets, or as a dip.
Taramosalata (Greek Fish Roe Dip)
A classic Greek meze, Taramosalata is a creamy and briny dip made from cured fish roe, bread, lemon juice, and olive oil. Its distinctive pale pink hue and rich flavor make it a perfect accompaniment to pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crusty bread.
Taramosalata (Greek Fish Roe Dip)
A classic Greek dip made from cured fish roe (tarama), blended with bread, olive oil, lemon juice, and onion. It's a smooth, pale pink spread, often enjoyed as a meze or appetizer, especially during Lent.
Tzatziki
A classic Greek yogurt and cucumber dip, essential for any meze platter. This thick, refreshing dip is packed with fresh cucumber, pungent garlic, and fragrant dill, all brought together with a drizzle of olive oil and a hint of lemon.
Hummus
The Levant's beloved dip - silky smooth chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - fire-charred eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon. Smoother cousin of mutabbal.
Labneh
Middle Eastern strained yogurt - thick and creamy, served drizzled with olive oil and za'atar. Mezze essential.
Hummus bi Tahini
Lebanese chickpea dip - creamy chickpeas with tahini, lemon, garlic. The original and best.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - charred eggplant with tahini and pomegranate. Mezze star.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - charred eggplant with tahini. Essential mezze.
Kashk e Bademjan
Persian eggplant dip - smoky eggplant with kashk (whey). Tangy and rich.
Kashk-e Bademjan
Persian eggplant dip - smoky eggplant with kashk. Appetizer classic.
Mutabbal
Syrian smoky eggplant dip - fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini and pomegranate. Deeper flavor than baba ganoush.
Baba Ganoush
A classic smoky Lebanese eggplant dip, fire-charred for an irresistible depth of flavor, then blended with creamy tahini, pungent garlic, and bright lemon juice. It's a smoother, more refined cousin to mutabbal.
Hummus bi Tahini
Authentic Lebanese Hummus bi Tahini, a luxuriously creamy chickpea dip blended with rich tahini, bright lemon juice, and pungent garlic. This recipe aims for the silkiest texture and most vibrant flavor, a true testament to its origin.
Kashk e Bademjan
A beloved Persian appetizer, Kashk e Bademjan features smoky, tender eggplant blended with tangy kashk (a fermented whey product) and aromatic spices. This rich and flavorful dip is perfect served with warm flatbread.
Khao Tang Na Tang (Thai Rice Crackers with Coconut Pork Dip)
A classic Thai royal appetizer featuring crispy, puffed rice crackers served with a rich, savory-sweet coconut milk and pork dip. This dish offers a delightful contrast in textures and a complex flavor profile.
Labneh (Strained Yogurt)
A luxuriously thick and creamy Middle Eastern strained yogurt, essential for any mezze spread. Traditionally served drizzled with fragrant extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of earthy za'atar, perfect for scooping with warm pita bread.
Mutabbal
Syrian smoky eggplant dip - fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini and pomegranate molasses. This mutabbal offers a deeper, more intense smoky flavor than traditional baba ganoush.
Nam Prik Ong (Northern Thai Tomato and Pork Chili Dip)
A flavorful and slightly spicy Northern Thai relish made with minced pork, tomatoes, and chilies. It's traditionally served as a dip with fresh vegetables and crispy pork crackling.
Silky Smooth Hummus
A classic Levantine dip, this hummus is incredibly smooth and creamy, achieved through careful cooking of the chickpeas and a precise blending technique. Perfect as a starter or a healthy snack.