My houmus is very bitter can anyone help?

Question

I'm tryin to make my own houmus but it just comes out bitter i'd like it to work as it's so much cheaper to make your own and i love it

Answer 1

Bridget C has got the ingredients about right, although ideally a little drizzle of olive oil is authentic. So do you have the right proportions?

Tahini can be "bitter", you should use no more than a couple of large tablespoons per tin of chickpeas.

Raw Garlic is very bitter, how much are you using? I use no more than two medium sized cloves per tin. Are you blending these into the Houmus fully. It really has to be totally pureed to do its work.

You could add extra lemon juice to balance the bitter with sour. Good luck with your next attempt.

Below is a link to a recipe for Lebanese houmus:

Answer 2

I'm assuming that you're using chick peas, tahini, and garlic right? Add the juice of 2 lemons and olive oil, which cuts through the bitterness, and then add your olive oil, salt & pepper. I like to add a little bit of smoked paprika too, that makes it a tiny bit sweeter, or chili powder if you don't have that.

Answer 3

Try substituting the tahini with peanut butter and add some good olive oil.

Answer 4

cant think why it would be bitter. i use chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and lotsa garlic.Keep tasting it and adjust it to suit your own preference.

Answer 5

Too much tahini?

Answer 6

What recipe are you using first of all - there are different recipes for this!

Answer 7

I have no idea why it is turning out bitter, please could you let us know how you are making it? Thanks.

Answer 8

you are making it with chick peas .... arent you.....