Hummus is a creamy and savory dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, and garlic. The standard preparation is finished with a drizzle of olive oil, and often includes a sprinkle of paprika or sumac and a garnish of parsley.
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Ingredients
<\/button><\/div>\n\nChickpeas:<\/b>\u00a0The star ingredient, also known as garbanzo beans, provides a wholesome, earthy flavor.<\/span><\/li>\nTahini:<\/b>\u00a0A paste made from roasted sesame seeds, it gives hummus its rich, nutty flavor, which is a key component of authentic versions.<\/span><\/li>\nLemon juice:<\/b>\u00a0Adds a crucial brightness and tanginess that cuts through the earthy richness.<\/span><\/li>\nGarlic:<\/b>\u00a0Provides a pungent, savory depth of flavor. Raw garlic is typically used, so a little goes a long way.<\/span><\/li>\nExtra virgin olive oil:<\/b>\u00a0A generous drizzle of a quality olive oil is used to finish the dish.<\/span><\/li>\nSalt:<\/b>\u00a0Enhances and balances the overall flavor.<\/span><\/li>\nGarnish:<\/b>\u00a0Common garnishes include a sprinkle of paprika or sumac, chopped fresh parsley, and a few whole chickpeas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Taste and texture
<\/button><\/div>\n\nCreamy and smooth:<\/b>\u00a0High-quality hummus should have a velvety, silky texture. For the smoothest consistency, chickpeas are often peeled before blending.<\/span><\/li>\nSavory and tangy:<\/b>\u00a0The flavor profile is a harmonious balance of savory chickpeas, nutty tahini, zesty lemon, and pungent garlic.<\/span><\/li>\nSlightly rich:<\/b>\u00a0The olive oil and tahini contribute a smooth, fatty richness that rounds out the flavor.<\/span>\u00a0<\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Culinary uses
<\/button><\/div>\nHummus is a versatile dish enjoyed in a number of ways.
\u00a0<\/button><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\nDip:<\/b>\u00a0It is traditionally served as a dip with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\nSpread:<\/b>\u00a0It makes a great spread for sandwiches, wraps, and toast.<\/span><\/li>\nAccompaniment:<\/b>\u00a0It can be used as a base for layered dishes, dolloped onto roasted vegetables, or served with grilled meats.<\/span>\u00a0<\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Variations
<\/button><\/div>\nWhile classic hummus is a favorite, many flavor variations exist.
\u00a0<\/button><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\nSpicy:<\/b>\u00a0Jalape\u00f1o, harissa, or chili are added for a spicy kick.<\/span><\/li>\nRoasted Red Pepper:<\/b>\u00a0Roasted red peppers are blended in for a smoky, sweet flavor.<\/span><\/li>\nRoasted Garlic:<\/b>\u00a0Roasting the garlic mellows its sharpness and adds a sweeter, more complex flavor to the hummus.<\/span><\/li>\nOther ingredients:<\/b>\u00a0Other flavorings like sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, caramelized onion, or even sweet pumpkin can be added.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3090,"template":"","meta":{"_joinchat":[]},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[86,108,113],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1796","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-chilled-food","7":"product_cat-cooking","8":"product_cat-dips-sauces","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3092,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1796\/revisions\/3092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1796"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1796"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}