Chick-pea Dip (HUMMUS)
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[edit] Description
Like tehina, hummus was brought to Israel by Jews from Arab countries, though today it is everyone's favorite. It tastes best when eaten with fresh, warm pita bread.
[edit] Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chick-Peas, drained juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 3 tbs. pure tahini paste or 1 cup tehina (see above recipe)
- 2 garlic cloves, mashed
- 2-3 tbs. oil
- parsley (for garnish)
[edit] Directions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender, mix until chick-Peas are smooth.
- Refrigerate hummus in a covered container.
- Serve well-chilled, with chopped parsley on top.
- If desired, reserve 1/4 cup unmashed chick-Peas and sprinkle on top.
- More garlic may be added, if desired.
- If pita is not available, crackers or thick slices of French or Italian bread may be used.
