RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Satinshoe Hummus #8 - pareve
If you are using dried chick peas, you must soak them overnight in water. The next morning rinse and boil in salted water till soft - this takes a long time so it is much quicker to use a pressure cooker if you have one. You can use as much chick peas as you think you need. I have also frozen cooked chick peas & the ready made product,so more is better. After you have cooked the chick peas it is a good idea to remove all the skins. They should come off easily, but it is a little time consuming. If you can find canned chick peas then all you have to do is strain them and continue as below. Process the chick peas (reserve a few chick peas for decorating the final dish) in a food processor and add garlic, olive oil, cumin, and a little techina if you have some,and process till desired consistency,if the mixture seems a little dry add some water.As to the amounts of garlic etc. it all depends on how you like the flavor. Serve on a flat plate decorated with paprika and a some olive oil and of course pita bread. Enjoy. Satinshoe
