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Offline Rejaneration

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Made hummus for the first time
« on: July 23, 2017, 09:20:30 PM »
I used dried chickpeas.  It is amazing the taste difference!  Much more flavor and nuttier.

Unfortunately, I made far too much so hopefully can freeze it!
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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2017, 07:10:44 AM »
Did you peel the chickpeas? :D
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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2017, 08:59:23 AM »
Add a light layer of olive oil to the top before you freeze it, this will prevent freezer burn.


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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2017, 12:32:43 PM »
yes, it freezes very well. I like to add black olives.

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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2017, 12:54:41 PM »
The one and only time I have made hummus, it was not a success. I used dried beans, but couldn't use tahini, which I am guessing was the big difference.

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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2017, 01:04:53 PM »
The one and only time I have made hummus, it was not a success. I used dried beans, but couldn't use tahini, which I am guessing was the big difference.

Oh yeah, tahini is a key ingredient. It's like leaving the olive oil out of pesto.

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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2017, 03:26:47 PM »
yup

what did you use instead of tehina?
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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2017, 03:49:37 PM »
Peanut butter works pretty well.  I can't tell the difference.

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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2017, 03:58:40 PM »
yup

what did you use instead of tehina?

Nothing. I found a recipe, that got GREAT, reviews (epicurious(sp?)  maybe?) Yea, it was crap. It is also very possible that it was user error. I do not claim to be a good cook.

I did not use the tahini due to the it being potentially lethal to my youngest...PB would definitely be a bad substitute as she is also allergic to peanuts.  :D 

Once she is older, I will likely ease up on what is allowed in my house, but I attempted to make that for a party where I was not going to be with her 100% of the time...so nope.

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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2017, 03:59:45 PM »
I should mention, that my solution now to when I want hummus is just to go out at lunch when DD#2 isn't around. No exposure and it tastes so much better than what I made.  :D

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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2017, 06:31:28 AM »
I should mention, that my solution now to when I want hummus is just to go out at lunch when DD#2 isn't around. No exposure and it tastes so much better than what I made.  :D
Sounds like a good plan :)
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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2017, 07:37:24 AM »
DH is the hummus maker in our house -- he always uses canned beans, though. It comes out really great, but I wonder if it would be even better with dried beans. Now that I have an instant pot, I'm not afraid of dried beans anymore.

Tahini is key, but we also like lemon and a good dose of garlic in ours.

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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2017, 11:53:09 AM »
DH is the hummus maker in our house -- he always uses canned beans, though. It comes out really great, but I wonder if it would be even better with dried beans. Now that I have an instant pot, I'm not afraid of dried beans anymore.

Tahini is key, but we also like lemon and a good dose of garlic in ours.

the difference beten canned and freshe is salt for me.  I never add any salt to my food.

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Re: Made hummus for the first time
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2017, 02:23:07 PM »
the difference beten canned and freshe is salt for me.  I never add any salt to my food.

Hmm, good point.

I love salt!

 

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