chummus? | Imamother

Tweedledee

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:21 pm

anyone have a very simple chummus recipe? I don't wanna buy cuz I don;'t like all the preservatives in it and im told its easy to make.

mom2be1

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:23 pm

I love the recipie from Susie Fishbein's short on time. Do you have that cookbook? Otherwise I'll post it later!

zkalan

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:25 pm

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions

In a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. Blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

Raisin

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:28 pm

you should add some tehini too for a smooth consistantcy.

Tweedledee

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:31 pm

Raisin wrote:

you should add some tehini too for a smooth consistantcy.

how much tehini for the recipe above?

Lady Godiva

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:39 pm

To make it even healthier, cook dried chick peas instead of using canned.

dora

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:42 pm

I also add a little vinegar.

Tweedledee

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:42 pm

Lady Godiva wrote:

To make it even healthier, cook dried chick peas instead of using canned.

I'm not THAT good.

Tweedledee

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:43 pm

dora wrote:

I also add a little vinegar.

I was always told lemon juice?

Tweedledee

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 2:43 pm

anyone have any other versions of the recipe I can try?

mom2be1

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 3:05 pm

Threre was another recipie in the back to school issue of Family First . It called for blending a can od chickpeas and a jar of roasted peppers and I don't know what else...

In the kitchen

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 3:14 pm

My recipe is;

1 500 gram package dried chickpeas cooked (comes out to about 3 cans)
4 large cloves garlic (we like our garlic - you can put less)
2 tablespoons techini/a (I always forget which one is the prepared one- use the prepared one- in fact I make techini in the food processor first and then make the hummus leaving some techini in it)
salt to taste about 1-2 tsp
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water

blend really well in food processor, add water to desired consistency.

yaelinIN

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 3:22 pm

Tweedledee wrote:

Lady Godiva wrote:

To make it even healthier, cook dried chick peas instead of using canned.

I'm not THAT good.

If you have a crock pot for cholent, make your chickpeas in it . Soak overnight (or not, it will just take longer) and cook on High with 2 inches of water above the beans until soft- about 4-6 hours. If unsoaked, let it cook on high overnight on high with 3-4 inches of water on top of the beans.

If your crock is fleishig, then the hummus will be too, but I have a separate one for pareve and at least once a week I cook up a pot of beans. It is worth the 15-20 dollars for a medium crockpot.

Definitely add lots of techina if you want your hummus to taste like Sabra!

My hummus recipe:
2 cups of chickpeas (or one can, drained) with reserved cooking liquid
2 glugs Olive oil (don't be stingy!)
salt to taste
2T lemon juice (you can use the bottled stuff)
2-3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup or more techina

Add all ingredients to blender or food processor. Blend, adding liquid (or water) if too thick. Blend for at least 5 minutes for a smooth consistency (that is what gets rave reviews from my Shabbos guests). Re-taste at end for salt. Enjoy with olive oil poured on top along with za'atar or paprika/hot pepper/cayenne and parsley on top.

Tweedledee

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 4:06 pm

im making it now but I think I overdid the lemon juice by mistake. hope I didn't ruin it

Tweedledee

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 4:48 pm

came out ok but has a bit of a bland/bitter aftertaste. I think I need to use less tehini next time

ra_mom

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 5:08 pm

mom2be1 wrote:

I love the recipie from Susie Fishbein's short on time. Do you have that cookbook? Otherwise I'll post it later!

I agree. Best humus recipe ever. If you need me to post, let me know.

valley girl

Thu, Mar 10 2011, 8:51 pm

I also use susie fishbein's recipe!

beckster

Fri, Mar 11 2011, 1:09 am

ra_mom wrote:

mom2be1 wrote:

I love the recipie from Susie Fishbein's short on time. Do you have that cookbook? Otherwise I'll post it later!

I agree. Best humus recipe ever. If you need me to post, let me know.

Can you please post it, ra_mom?

TIA

Mrs Bissli

Sat, Mar 12 2011, 7:02 pm

Tweedledee wrote:

came out ok but has a bit of a bland/bitter aftertaste. I think I need to use less tehini next time

Don't be skimpy on salt either. Chickpeas need good salt otherwise they'll be bland.

Chocoholic

Sat, Mar 12 2011, 7:40 pm

It definately needs techini for "that" flavor.. and olive oil... some salt.. lemon juic (or lime, if allergic), pressed garlic... and.. ZAATAR!