Hummus is a traditional garbanzo bean paste from Middle East that has become quite popular all over the world. Even if it is customary to serve it with Pita bread, it goes really well with vegetables or as a side dish for meat.
Making hummus at home is super easy, all you need to do is just combine all the ingredients. The key to a smooth, even paste is peeling the garbanzo beans, apart from a few other tips I will share with you here:
-If you use dried garbanzo beans, soak them in water overnight and then boil them for 1 ½ hours.
-If you used canned ones, drain them.
-To peel them, place them in a bowl, add boiling water and 1 ½ tsp baking soda. Let them sit for a few minutes, then rinse under cold running water, rubbing them between your hands to loosen up the skin. Once peeled, place them in a bowl.
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Homemade Hummus
Ingredientes
- 3 cups garbanzo beans, drained and peeled (dried or canned)
- 3 ice cubes
- 80 grs tahini paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- A few tsps. Hot water (if needed)
- Olive oil
- Sumac or paprika (optional)
Instrucciones
- In a blender or food processor, blend the peeled garbanzo beans and garlic.
- Add the ice cubes, tahini paste, salt, lemon juice and blend. If it is too thick, add hot water, a tsp at a time. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Optional: sprinkle with sumac or paprika.
Notas
- If you use dried garbanzo beans, soak them in water overnight and then boil them for 1 ½ hours.
- If you used canned ones, drain them.
- To peel them, place them in a bowl, add boiling water and 1 ½ tsp baking soda. Let them sit for a few minutes, then rinse under cold running water, rubbing them between your hands to loosen up the skin. Once peeled, place them in a bowl.
