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Zahav's Hummus Tehina
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Lisr
September 13, 2024
I think I'm gonna unsubscribe. It is abhorrent that you would platform "israeli" hummus in the year 2024, while israel is committing the world's worst genocide. Part of that is CULTURAL genocide - stealing hummus from the Palestinians. Hummus literally means chickpea in Arabic, and israelis trying to claim it as their invention is really disgusting. Shame on you, Food52. I knew you were falling apart but this is a new low.
immanuelvd
August 29, 2024
What would be the equivalent for "1 cup of dried chickpeas" in cooked chickpeas? Thank you!
James H.
December 27, 2023
i've been making this hummus ever since he released his book. i also make i own tahini which is a no brainer if you've gotten an extra 15 minutes. i have made with canned and dried, for me the dried is better, but if in a pinch the canned works fine. depending on the canned beans i usually watch the salt and i usually increase the lemon and garlic just a smidge. the recipe is spot on the way it is written so there's very little tweaking if any is needed. serving this slightly warm with fresh pita, oh my gentle jesus. also keys to making this ethereal is paprika it with a quality one as well as a good olive oil.
Judith B.
June 29, 2023
Weird--this is oddly similar to the recipe I've used for a few years, which is one I found on the Soom (of tahini fame) website. In any case, one trick I've learned from Soom is to remove the skins from the chickpeas after they've been cooked (and if you use canned, which I often do, boil them in some water for about a half hour and remove the skins). It's a minor pain, but it makes for the creamiest hummus I've ever had.
Juliette H.
October 28, 2022
Amazing! I make with canned chick peas and no baking soda. It's the best hummus I've ever had. I put it on pita bread and mix with a spicy red pepper sauce and then add alphalfa sprouts on top. It's soooooo good. Perfect for lunch or a midday snack. Everyone I've ever introduced to it is addicted, just like an am. This hummus makes it that much better. 🥰
Sorel P.
May 23, 2022
I didn't have time to soak the chick peas overnight. I soaked them during the day for about 4 1/2 hours and this still came out delicious.
Sorel P.
May 23, 2022
clarification, i used canned chick peas so maybe i didn't need to soak them overnight since they are already soaking in the can. Also i added 1 extra garlic, which i pre-peeled.
Lily
August 23, 2022
You don't have to soak canned beans because they're already cooked. We soak dried beans to reduce the cooking time, but it's not really necessary. Dried beans can be cooked directly; it just takes longer.
babswool
April 27, 2021
I made this hummus tonight with canned chickpeas but the question I have is how do you determine the amount of canned chickpeas to the 1 cup of dried peas after they are cooked. I approximated double so used 2 cups of canned chickpeas. Is that right? I also started with step 2 and boiled the canned chickpeas to make them very soft and skimmed off the skins that rose to the surface of the boiling water.
I thought it was light on the garlic as I like garlicy hummus. Next time will try adding more.
It came out deliciously smooth and creamy. Will definitely make it again.
I thought it was light on the garlic as I like garlicy hummus. Next time will try adding more.
It came out deliciously smooth and creamy. Will definitely make it again.
Lily
August 23, 2022
One cup of dried chickpeas is about 3 cups of cooked chickpeas, which is the equivalent of two 15 ounce cans.
immanuelvd
August 29, 2024
thanks, that´s what I was just asking before I looked at the comments and found this
Lucy K.
April 26, 2021
I used canned peas as well, but followed the instructions otherwise and man was it good..the best I've had.. fresh parsley from the garden? can't go wrong.
dj
October 22, 2020
I've been making quick Hummus for years using canned chick peas. I tried this recipe and will never go back. It's slightly more labor intensive but once you get the hang of it, it's really easy. BEST. HUMMUS. EVER
draya3
October 24, 2020
I SO agree with you! And when it's still warm, it is the tastiest thing ever!
susan
May 31, 2021
I have to agree with you. So worth the little extra effort. Every time I make it I get nothing but compliments. This is the best hummus ever.
Therese
September 2, 2019
I have made this recipe at least 20x and my family loves it. And I cut lots of corners but it’s still so good. I get my tahini at TrAder Joes and use their canned chickpeas as well. I don’t strain. I just throw the garlic, lemon juice and salt in the food processor fo a couple of minutes and then add the tahini. Today I tripled the batch because my kids love hummus and we just came back from a trip where we ate hummus at just about every meal and don’t want to stop. Unfortunately, I wasn’t prepared for my big hummus endeavor and ran out of fresh garlic and lemons. Luckily I had some jarred garlic in the fridge and bottled lemon juice that I keep for emergencies. It was still so delicious. I yelled out fresh hummus is ready and the kids came in from all parts of the house to load a plate with hummus and carrots. Honestly, I think jarred garlic and bottled lemon juice are now part of my short cuts for this recipe. It’s that good of a recipe.
claudia
May 15, 2019
I would never ever put cumin in my hummus! Otherwise the recipe looks great!
Roger B.
May 15, 2019
I’ve put cumin in hummus on many occasions. It adds a dimension of flavor and aroma (roast before you grind it) that is special. Our guests rave over this little surprise they never expected in our hummus. Try it - open your taste buds and your mind to a higher level of flavor and sophistication.
carol
April 26, 2019
Great fun easy recipe. I used to live near Zahav. Fabulous food. I also enjoyed the comments, thanks for the entertainment.
cyndilurks
October 5, 2018
I made this for the second time today & it is definitely worth the effort. I had a horrible time with my chickpeas overflowing the 4 quart pot I used to cook them, so I was wondering if they will still overflow an 8 quart pot? They were like a loose paste all over the lid & sides of the pot, and I was very glad that my burner pan has a very easy-to-clean surface from all the overflow. Nevertheless, the hummus turned out very smooth, creamy and delicious.
Runner G.
October 15, 2021
Same thing happened to me! No matter the flame, the liquid kept overflowing - what a mess! Next time, I'll make the "quick" version and use canned chickpeas.
Michelle A.
June 2, 2018
I just made this with Goya canned chickpeas and Ziyad brand Tahini. I thought it was delicious! I used canned for convenience this time. Peel the skins off the chickpeas for a smoother consistency.
Richard N.
May 22, 2018
I have made this recipe about a half dozen times over the past year... and I just love it. Everytime i serve this it gets great reviews. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Roger B.
April 29, 2018
Ive made this twice with mixed results. I even used Soon Tahini as recommended, but to no avail. I’ve been making “Lebanese” Hummus for 40+ years with rave reviews but I can’t get any raves for this one. To make a smooth hummus is not difficult. To switch recipes (I even bought the book) didn’t result in a miracle for me.
Farah
July 28, 2018
Can you please share your Lebanese hummus recipe and how to make hummus smooth? I have really been struggling with this. Would be very grateful. Thanks!
Roger B.
April 27, 2019
I’ve now made this recipe several time and it has come out very well. Accolades from all my guests. I still prefer my “Lebanese” Hummus recipe because I have made it for so many years. The Soon tahini paste is very good but far too expensive for this “peasant” style dish and not the least bit necessary for a great hummus. On another note, it is embarrassing to see the ranting on about the name associated with a recipe. I called mine “Lebanese” to give die credit to my Lebanese friend who showed me how to make it. He may have called it something quite different where he was raised in Germany. Please stop the needless bickering and enjoy the foods on this wonderful website.
Valerie
October 13, 2020
I never peel the skins but I do run the food processor for several minutes. My hummus comes out extremely smooth. I make one cup of chick peas at a time and just use a regular pot. Once it comes to a boil, I skim the heavy foam off, set a timer for 40 minutes and I turn the fire down low, put a lid on and let it simmer. If you have the heat too high the garbanzos fall apart. I then scoop them out with a strainer spoon and then I strain the last bit just to make sure I get ALL the garbanzos. I don't throw the liquid out. It is useful for soups.
Hmmm
April 3, 2018
Could you use iced chicken/vegetable stock instead? What would an equal amount of miso paste instead of salt do?
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