Hummus is one of those things that kind of had its moment in the sun, its fifteen minutes of fame, if you will, a few years ago. I remember when every G.D. coffee shop and hobo hangout in Austin had some kind of hummus sandwich to sell you. Sometimes they’d put sprouts on it. Sometimes it was on a bagel. And then it was at every party and hippie gathering and open-house you ever snuck in to. Hummus was EVERYWHERE!
And then it kind of lost favor with the masses. Sure, people still enjoyed hummus, but then they got onto other shit like sushi and gourmet hotdogs. Whatever. Hummus is still good. Girls like it. Boys like it. Kids like it. And I’m bringing it back. HARD CORE. Here’s how to make it in a blender and give your date the “Wowzers”.
- 1 can chick peas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 T tahini
- juice of one lemon (about 3 T)
- 2 T olive oil
- ¼ cup water (maybe a little more)
- Put all that in your blender. It works better if you put the liquids in first.
- Pulse it a little to get it moving and poke at it if you have to.
- Add a little more water if necessary to get it to a nice, creamy, smooth-as-silk consistency.
- Put it in a fancy bowl. Put some paprika on it.
- Dip your love machine (or just carrot sticks) into it.
Here’s another snack-tastic recipe you might like! Corn fritters!
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Put on a bra, you dirty hippie!
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Thank you, Sacre Bleu!
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Thanks, Scott! Your recipes look aweseome!
Chick pees is my favorite Hot As Shits song that was never written.
“Let me Pee-entertain You” is my favorite.
I don't know if 'Dorky' is the right word… hmm… hahaha.
I like “wateva” roll you've got.
Here is some funny stuff about hummus
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/10/27/112-…
Hey, Pierre! I love your blog! How'd you find me? I have some friends in Nelson, NZ – small world. But the internet is huge so that makes up for it.
Two cloves of garlic?!?!? Are we making this for our elderly grandmother who was raised to believe that any food with a discernible flavour was the work of the Devil? I tell ya, it ain't proper hummus unless a single chip's worth is enough to make you a social pariah for at least three days after consumption!
Oh, and I always throw a little bit of meat into mine just to spite any vegans who might want to have some. I'm hardcore like that.
Do you know what size the can of chick peas is? I’ve seen 15oz and 29oz cans?
Thanks! – the hummus looks great
Hi Dave! It was 15 ounce.