Topic: Hummu anyonehave a good recipe?
kellyboo1's photo
Sun 04/06/14 02:36 PM
I just love hummus. anyone have a tried and true recipe?

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Sun 04/06/14 04:44 PM

HUMMUS & TAHINI

2 cups of raw garbanzo beans or 3 cans chick peas
2-3 whole garlic cloves or more
1/2 tsp. hot paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup of tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup of lemon juice

SEASONING MIXTURE:

1 tsp. Of sea salt
1 tsp. cumin seed, ground
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. turmeric, ground
1/2 tsp. coriander seed, ground
2 tbsp. parsley, dried & minced
1/4 tsp. cayenne, ground
Half graded red onion

Two cups of raw garbanzo makes 6 cups cooked beans. Soak beans overnight in water; add more water to cover and bring to a boil. Remove and simmer until tender. Drain beans, but reserve the liquid, and set aside a small handful of beans for garnishing.

In blender or mashing blend the remaining ingredients, alternating in adding the beans, seasonings, and tahini. Bring to a thick, creamy consistency using excess bean liquid. Add the seasoning mixture and mix well.

Put the humus into a bowl and add the following garnishes. Drizzle some Greek olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with chopped parsley or slices of red onion.

Top bowl with handful of reserved whole beans. Serve as a dip with nacho chips, pita triangles or stuff in pita bread with sprouts.

kellyboo1's photo
Sun 04/06/14 06:59 PM
Mmmmmm!!! Thank you. Have you ever made your own tahini paste? I read it's just sesame seeds blended with Olive oil.

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Mon 04/07/14 05:44 AM
Yes. Roasting the seeds then adding them to a food processor, Combining in the oil, till a paste is formed. Need to be watchful of the roasting of the seeds, they can become very bitter.

Found that it is cheaper to purchase ready prepared tahini paste. Unless you use it in large proportions, the ready prepared tahini is my way to go.

longboardernew's photo
Tue 04/15/14 09:42 PM
i could post it but i would have to black out the measurements before hitting post lol