houmous

[fliptheswitch]

I want to make some houmous, but last time I attempted it, it wasn't right. It was very lumpy.
Does anyone here make it and, if so, how?

Thanks.

[pastafreak]

For the equivalent of 3 supermarket tubs-

2 tins chick peas-drained. Save a bit of the liquid
4 cloves garlic-crushed
juice of one large lemon
3 tablespoons Tahini
4-6 tablespoons olive oil

Put everything into a food processor,and blitz it. Scrape down the sides, and the bottom several times so all the mixture gets done. This will take 7-8 minutes.
This will keep for 3-5 days,and can be frozen for a month.

[fliptheswitch]

Oh brilliant! That's great pasta, thanks :)

I think that's where I've gone wrong, not using some of the juice. It ended up just very dry and lumpy. I've got everything I need, so off to make some now. Thanks again!

[pastafreak]

Is it done yet??

;-)

[DTCwordfan]

http://www.jamieolive...0Hummus%20Recipe/1615

I heard that the Greeks today are stopping the production of hummus and tramasalata - this way they think they can avoid the double dip of recession....boom-boom.

[bushbaby_de]

We had a hummus thread a couple of weeks ago http://www.theanswerb.../Question1044606.html

[fliptheswitch]

Apologies for not getting back to you last night pasta... I was too busy stuffing my face with pitta and houmous! :P

It was delish! Thank you so much for the recipe, it was just right.

I add some pesto to it and its so good. Thanks! :)

[Hopkirk]

Nip down to M&S or Waitrose and just buy a tub of the proper stuff.

[fliptheswitch]

Lol Hopkirk. I just seem to buy tubs and tubs of the stuff, and usually end up throwing it away.
I just thought it would taste nicer homemade and it would help with waste.

But yeah, it would be quicker/easier I guess... :-)

[Hopkirk]

You throw it away?

Mine never gets near the 'Best Before' date.

[boxtops]

I'd eat it even if it was past the BB date - that is, if it wasn't furry.

[starone]

I love houmous. It doesn't stay in my refrigerator long. I spread it on toast or bread (very thickly) as well as using it as a dip. Yummy.

[starone]

Pasta - what's Tahini?

[Hopkirk]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahini

[starone]

Thanks hopkirk. I always buy the ready made stuff, but might have a try at making some (houmous, not tahini). Hope they sell tahini in Tesco.

[bushbaby_de]

Starbuckone - they do sell Tahini in Tesco. Sometimes its in the foreign food aisle though cos its usually greek or cypriot - depends what your store is like I suppose.

[pastafreak]

Tahini is dead easy to make also...it's only whizzed toasted sesame seeds and olive oil.

fts-----glad you liked it-bet it was much better than shop-bought.