What is hummus?

Question

I'm not sure if I'm spelling it right but I see it in diet food suggestions. And they say to spread it on a pita. What is it and is it good?

Answer 1

Hummus is a dip made of chickpea paste and tahini (sesame seed paste), with flavorings it is great on Pita. Try this cut your pita into triangles like a pizza and lightly brush each piece with olive oil and toast in the oven let them cool and dip in your hummus.

Answer 2

Hummus is a creamy puree of chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic, and is a popular spread and dip in Greece and throughout the Middle East. Hummus can be served as part of a meze platter; with bread or vegetable crudités for dipping; as a spread or filling for pita, lavash or Turkish pide bread; or as a tasty, creamy alternative to butter in sandwiches. A spoonful or two can also be added to Middle Eastern or Greek-style pilafs and stews to add richness.


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.


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Answer 3

Hummus or Hummous is a thick dip made from chick peas and tahini (sesame seed paste) and other ingredients, its delicious on kebabs, or just with warm pita bread dipped in, or chopped carrots, I eat it with lots of things, u can even use it instead of butter as a spread for sandwhiches. Its really healthy as chick peas are a great for protein source and good for keeping ur heart healthy.

Answer 4

Yes, you are spelling it right. It is a pureed chick pea aka garbanzo beans dip/spread. Yes - It is good if you like salty, garlicky spreads. Buy it in the deli or cold case section of the supermarket or make it yourself. you do not have to use tahini (ground sesame seeds) if you want to make it with stuff you have around use peanut butter instead as alton brown does (good eats from food network).

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_13888,00.html

Answer 5

There are various flavors of this you can purchase in the deli section of your local grocery store, and they are very yummy. To prepare the pita, cover it with a damp paper towel and heat it in a micro-wave for about 30-sec. for one pita, flat bread. It's a real Greek treat!

Answer 6

A smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic, used especially as a dip for pita.

Answer 7

Hummus is a asian food popular to Pakistan and nearby countries. It looks like a tortilla only thicker. It tastes good when eaten with the right side dishes. You can find a good recipe on the internet, but please do not give best answer to Irina, she just copy-pasted from a website.