Who wants hummus?

[KitchenWitch]

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[Droopy]

1. What is hummus?

[KitchenWitch]

2. It is ground up chickpeas in tahini sauce

served on Pita bread...in other words Arab food.

[Droopy]

5. I've never eaten Middle Eastern cuisine.

I guess I should get out there and try something new. What would you suggest as far as a meal goes?

[KitchenWitch]

11. Try a gyro

Beef and Lamb cooked on a spit, carved and put in a pita with tomatoes, lettuce and onions with a cucumber dressing.

Falafel is good too, ground chickpeas formed into patties and deep fried.

[Droopy]

14. Cool. Thanks.

[Maine Mary]

15. Try Couscous

It's a chicken dish. Or at least it tasted like chicken... hmmm.

An important thing to know is that it's NOT pronounced "kus-kus" Apparently that pronunciation is slang for a female body part in Arabic. I was SO embarrassed when the wife of one of my Palestinian hosts explained to me why everyone got quiet after I said that. :blush: It's pronounced "Koose-Koose"

[Droopy]

21. I better stay away from that one

Or just point to it on the menu ;) I might get into trouble otherwise.

[KitchenWitch]

25. Couscous is a grainy pasta dish

Kind of takes on the flavor of anything you mix it with...I usually make it with chopped red onions, chopped tomatoes, and chopped cucumbers, seasoned with garlic, salt and fresh ground black pepper.

[SIU_Blue]

3. It's that amazing middle eastern dip

which is thick, usually accompanied by pita bread

mmmmm....

[FuzzySlippers]

4. I don't think I could afford to fill it up.

:silly:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Hummus...silly girl...

NOT Hummer...:puke:

[Tom Kitten]

7. I certainly would!

(ed...sorry !)

well I do like hummus and do art for the good of the garbanzo...

[Arkana]

Hummus? Ay-rabs eat dat shit! You must hate America!

:evilgrin:

[KitchenWitch]

12. I hate my gubmint

[johnnie]

8. I would love some

It's been a bit of time, but I love hummus.

[ofrfxsk]

9. How do you make it?

I've heard about hummus for years but I've no idea what it is.
All I know is that is a dip of some kind served with bread. Do you have a good recipe?

[KitchenWitch]

13. I have never made it

I usually buy it at the Middle Eastern deli near me.

Here is a recipe

2 cloves garlic—roughly chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup water
14 oz (400g) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)—rinsed and drained
½ cup tahini
1 teaspoon sea salt


PLACE all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, scraping the sides occasionally.

Variations: If you like a spicier hummus, add a small red chili (chopped) or a pinch of cayenne pepper, or try a little cumin for a more exotic variation.

Tip: Prepare extra quantities of hummus—it can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 1 week and frozen for up to 3 months.

[ofrfxsk]

16. Thank you. I'm going to try it out this week.

I'm silly and saw chickpea and thought peas? No peas allowed!

It actually sounds quite good though. Much healthier than what we've been eating.
I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again!

[TreasonousBastard]

29. Around here, most of the supermarkets carry it...

and I've used it as a Mayo substitute on sandwiches, and even as a sort of salad dressing.

[evlbstrd]

10. I had some with dinner last night.

But thanks anyway.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

17. That would be the perfect food

to finish this ghastly brew with. Does it have lots of garlic in it?

[KitchenWitch]

19. Depends

The variety I get does, but there are some that are lighter on the garlic.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

20. I'll take some of yours, then!

:9 Thanks!

[KitchenWitch]

22. Anytime!

:9

[SIU_Blue]

18. Anyone from Chicago area ever been to Pita Inn?

In Evanston or Skokie, I can't remember but it is the best!

[u4ic]

23. I love hummus with a good dose of curry

I used to eat it on whole wheat or rye toast for breakfast. :9

[Beware the Beast Man]

24. Cripes, I read that wrong.

:P

[KitchenWitch]

27. and I bet you were wondering why it was not locked and deleted yet!

:rofl:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. My dear KitchenWitch...

I have NEVER had any...I guess I've been missing out...

Maybe you can have some for me when...you know.....





:loveya: :pals:

[KitchenWitch]

28. Of course

If there is a middle eastern deli near you, I would pick up half a pint...and some good pita bread...

It is my favorite snack food.

[Lethe]

30. hummus is da bomb

me likey hummus
me likey gyros

[KitchenWitch]

31. Me likey both and me likey falafel

and my name is not Bill O'Liely!

:rofl: