Hummus is a delicious Jewish chickpea snack. In the classic version, it is prepared with tahini sesame paste. Let's prepare a kind of dip in the antique version.
Recipe content:
- How to make hummus - general cooking principles
- Hummus: a classic recipe
- Hummus: recipe with avocado
- Chickpea hummus: recipe with sesame seeds
- Video recipes
The main component of hummus is chickpeas or it is also called mutton peas. However, there are other alternatives that are made from beans. The dish is popular in many countries, so recipes and flavors vary greatly. Depending on the region, different ingredients are available for hummus. However, a simple set of products is as follows: boiled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and spices. Well, of course, this dish has its own tricks. We will talk about them below.
How to make hummus - general cooking principles
Hummus is a sauce or paste with a creamy, homogeneous texture. It is often served as a sauce for various vegetable and meat dishes. It is used as a spread on pita bread, bread, crackers, chips or toast. Use as a filling or a snack before the main course.
- Chickpeas can be used dry or canned.
- If you cook them with dry peas, then the consistency of hummus will be smooth and tender.
- The peas should be complete, not wrinkled or chipped.
- Canned beans do not need soaking.
- When purchasing chickpeas, pay attention to the date of manufacture. Ideally, the product should be dated the current year on the packaging.
- So that the boiling time of peas is not delayed, it should be soaked in cold water. It is better to do this in the evening, and then bring the chickpeas to softness in one hour.
- All ingredients are crushed until smooth and uniform, like a paste. It is convenient to do this with a blender or meat grinder.
- Spices are usually added at the very end to adjust the flavor you want.
- The olive oil is being replaced with canola oil.
- Garlic is used fresh or fried. It is also permissible to use dry shredded vegetables.
- Instead of tahini, use peanut butter.
- To make the consistency silky, like mashed potatoes, add baking soda to hummus in water or when soaking peas. The proportion is as follows: 1 tbsp. for 230 g of chickpeas when soaked or 1 tsp. 450 g before boiling.
- Before serving, hummus is sprinkled with aromatic oil and sometimes sprinkled with red pepper, spices or herbs.
- If the hummus is too thick, dilute it with olive oil. In order not to increase the fat content, pour in a little vegetable or meat broth.
Hummus: a classic recipe
Making hummus at home is easy. Having mastered the classic version of the recipe, you can further experiment with all kinds of additives.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 166 kcal.
- Servings - 3
- Cooking time - 20 minutes for cooking, plus time for making chickpeas
Ingredients:
- Chickpeas - 1 cup
- Tahini - 1/3 cup
- Lemon juice - 1/3 cup
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Chopped garlic - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 5 tablespoons
- Red pepper - 2 tsp (optional)
How to prepare classic hummus step by step:
- Soak the chickpeas and boil until soft.
- Chop the garlic finely.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor except the olive oil and red pepper.
- Grind the food to the desired consistency.
- If the hummus is thick, add a little water to make a smooth, creamy mass.
- Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, pepper and serve.
Hummus: recipe with avocado
Homemade hummus with avocado is very easy to make. Avocado is a very healthy product and goes great with hummus. The main thing is to take the fruit soft and ripe, then the appetizer will turn out at its best.
Ingredients:
- Dry chickpeas - 200 g
- Avocado - 1 pc.
- Lemon juice - 2 tbsp l.
- Garlic - 1 wedge
- Ground sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 1.5 tsp
- Ground cumin - 0.5 tsp
- Salt - 0.5 tsp
- Black pepper - a pinch
How to prepare hummus with avocado step by step:
- Soak the peas, boil and cool.
- Peel the garlic and send it to the peas.
- Cut the avocado along the perimeter to the bone and cut into halves. Remove the bone and spoon out the pulp with a spoon.
- Puree all products with a blender or twist through a meat grinder with a fine wire rack.
- Pour in lemon juice and add ground sesame seeds.
- Add salt, add cumin and pepper and stir.
- Transfer the sauce to a convenient bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
Chickpea hummus: recipe with sesame seeds
Homemade chickpea hummus recipe can be easily made by yourself and get a terrific snack for your everyday and festive table.
Ingredients:
- Dry chickpeas - 100 g
- Lemon juice - 1 tbsp l.
- Garlic - 1 wedge
- Ground sesame seeds - 1 tsp
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - 0.5 tsp
- Black pepper - a pinch
- Sesame seeds - 50 g
Step by step preparation of chickpea hummus with sesame seeds:
- Soak the chickpeas in water to completely cover the beans and leave overnight. In the morning, drain the water and fill the peas with fresh water in a 1: 2 ratio. Boil and simmer for 20-40 minutes, until the beans are tender. Then drain the water and cool.
- Grind sesame seeds, chickpeas and garlic in a coffee grinder or blender until smooth and smooth.
- Pour in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Stir and use the snack as directed.
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