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Popular as an appetizer in the Middle East and Greece, hummus is a creamy dip made from chickpeas, combined with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and other spices. Often served with pita, hummus has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet for thousands of years. Ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Socrates made reference to hummus' nutritional value in their writings and ancient Egyptian recipes for hummus have been discovered.
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Making Hummus
Taking the ingredients of chickpeas, garlic, tahini, dried cumin, lemon juice and olive oil, you can make your own home-made hummus. Simply take your chickpeas and soak them in cold water overnight. The next day take the chickpeas and let them simmer in a boiling pot of water for two hours and then drain and wash with cool water. Place them in a food processor until the chickpeas become paste-like and then mix in your other ingredients. Serve with pita bread.Cooking.com: Hummus RecipeOther Dips to Try
Hummus Makes Headlines
The favorite Middle Eastern and Grecian delight made headlines in June 2008, when comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, playing the part of a character named Bruno, interviewed former Mossad agent and Israeli consultant Yossi Alpher and confused Hamas for hummus.Forward: What Kind of Interviewer Confuses Hamas and Hummus? (June 30, 2008)-
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Hummus Questions
What is your best-ever recipe for hummus? 1 AnswerHow about this one from Cooks.com... HUMMUS WITH ROASTED JALAPENO 1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame butter) 2 tablespoons plain y... read more
I am currently addicted to hummus - does anyone know a good homemade recipe for it? 1 AnswerHere is a site with a basic hummus recipe, as well as ideas for variations and how to serve the hummus. http://low-fat-cooking.suite101.com/article.cfm/homemade... read more
I am considering making homemade hummus. Any good recipes? 1 AnswerThe best combine chick peas, tahini, lemon and garlic. This one's good. I think it was originally from The Frugal Gourmet: 2 cans Chick-peas 15 oz, drained 1... read more -
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