Hummus is an appetizer that is part of traditional cuisine, especially in Arab countries and Turkey. He is a pureefrom chickpeasand is also becoming increasingly popular in Germany. Hummus can also be combined with anything, be it traditional flatbread or chicken nuggets or whatever else you can think of. Hummus is also very good as a dip. If you don't know this delicious puree yet, now is your chance to try it out. We would like to introduce you to some recipes that will help youMake your own hummuscan.
Make your own hummus as a starter or dip
In principle, there are a few basic ingredients for hummus, but they can vary depending on the recipe and preferences. Apart from chickpeas, which when dried are best soaked in water overnight, they also include garlic, olive oil and lemon juice or grated lemon peel. Equally important is the so-called tahini, which is made from sesame seeds and is a paste. This gives the hummus a great aroma. The video at the bottom about making your own hummus explains how you can prepare this ingredient at home as a compromise.
Make your own hummus– The classic version
– 350 g chickpeas
– 100 bis 150 g Tahini
– 2 lemons
– 4 tbsp olive oil
– 3 cloves of garlic
Boil the peas or heat them if using canned ones. Then add either the juice of two lemons or grated peels, as well as the garlic and olive oil. All ingredients are then carefully pureed. Finally add the tahini and the hummus is ready. Additional spices such as pepper and salt, caraway or paprika can be added if desired. A great option is to add yoghurt to the hummus. If you want to use the puree as a cold dip, you will need:Make your own hummusnot to cook the finished canned peas.
Make your own hummus with salad
–1 can of chickpeas (approx. 425 g EW)
– 100 ml vegetable broth
– 300 g Cherry tomatoes
– 1 Römersalatherz
– 0.5 bunch of chives
– 0.5 bunch of flat-leaf parsley
– 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar or any other variety
– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 0.5 tsp cumin (cumin)
- Salt
– Pfeffer
– Zucker
– 0,5 Tl Chiliflocken
In this variant of making your own hummus with salad, you first bring the broth to the boil. Then add the chickpeas and let them cook covered over a gentle heat for about 5 minutes. In the meantime, you can chop the tomatoes and romaine lettuce. Do the same with the chives, mixing half the amount with the balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. The fresh parsley is also chopped and added. The salad is now ready. The chickpeas are then processed into a puree and seasoned with salt, pepper and cumin. Serve the salad with the prepared dressing along with the hummus. Sprinkle this with the remaining chives and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. Now you're done making your own hummus.
Make your own hummus the Turkish way
– 400 g chickpeas
– 4 TL Tahini
– 3 tsp lemon juice
– 2 cloves of garlic
– 2 tsp olive oil
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp cumin
– 1 teaspoon each sweet and hot paprika powder
All quantities can be changed depending on your taste, so you can also add more seasoning to the hummus at the end. You should drain the chickpeas first, but do not throw away the water. You can use this later if the puree becomes too solid. To make your own Turkish hummus, puree all the ingredients together well.
Make your own hummus dip with parsley
– 3 cans of chickpeas
– 200 g sour cream (or sour cream)
– 1 tbsp tahini (optional)
– 2 cloves of garlic
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 3 Tbsp Coriander
– 2 tbsp fresh parsley
– 7 tbsp olive oil
To make your own hummus dip, first drain the chickpeas. Then process them into a puree together with the garlic, salt, tahini and coriander, adding the sour cream spoonfuls. Serve the hummus in a relatively shallow bowl. Beforehand, drizzle it with the olive oil and sprinkle it with the finely chopped parsley.
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