Hummus
From BlogJordan
 Hummus or hummus bi tahini (Arabic: حُمُّص) also spelled hamos, houmous, hommos, hommus, hummos, hummous or humus) is a dip or spread made of ground chickpeas, sesame tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Originating from Egypt, in Arabic the word hummus is used to describe the dish or just chickpeas by themselves. The full name of the dish is hummus bi tahina (Arabic: حُمُّص بطحينة) chickpeas with tahini. Hummus is popular in various local forms throughout the Middle Eastern world. Its origins are unknown and are hotly debated throughout the Middle East. |
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Serving methods
Hummus is traditionally scooped with flatbread (such as pita or a piadini), but is increasingly popular as a dip for tortilla chips outside the Middle East. Hummus is also used as an appetizer dish to accompany main courses, as part of a meze, and as a dressing (for such things as falafel, Israeli salad, grilled chicken, or eggplant). In Israel, a hummus sandwich is a popular children's snack.
Hummus can be garnished in numerous ways, including sprinkling parsley, paprika, cumin (popular in Egypt), pine nuts (traditional in Palestinian hummus), tomatoes, cucumber, pickled turnips (traditional in Lebanon), cilantro, thinly-sliced tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, or with whole chickpeas over top before drizzling with olive oil.
Nutritional information
Hummus contains large amounts of the nutrients iron, vitamin C, and is a good source of protein and dietary fiber thanks to its primary ingredient. Depending on the recipe, it contains varying amounts of monounsaturated fat.
Hummus is especially suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. When eaten with pita bread, the combination provides all essential amino acids for humans.
Mealtime in Jordan is not just a time to eat, but a celebration of tastes and community. Meals are a social activity, and it is common to eat in large groups.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Cans Garbanzo beans/Chick peas (drained)
- 3 - 4 tablespoons Tahini (Sesame butter)
- 4 - 6 cloves Garlic (chopped)
- 1 Lemon or lime
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Water
Directions
- Sauté the chopped garlic in oil over a low flame.
- Juice the lime or lemon.
- Blend all of ingredients in a large blender. This could take several minutes. Your hummus will be thick and have a dry consistency. Add water in about 1/8 cup amounts and blend until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Just before eating make an indent in the center of the hummus plate and pour a small amount of olive oil into the indent.
