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Hummus
Topic Started: Mar 3 2015, 10:31 AM (543 Views)
Durgan
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http://www.durgan.org/URL/?FZSDV 2 March 2015 Hummus
Chick peas were made into hummus. The dried peas were boiled for 20 minutes to soften.Raw hulled sesame seeds were cooked for seven minutes.Ingredients sesame, peas, a tablespoon of olive oil, water, and garlic was blended to a smooth texture. Two batches were made. The end product is fine eating as is or it may be used as a spread. Salt can be added if deemed necessary.It is just another nourishing convenient food.
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Neither John nor I like hummus and when we go out our host is always presenting us with a special hummus recipe because they know "we like it so much". I don't eat any but John does to be polite and I blame him when we keep being presented with the stuff.
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Mar 4 2015, 02:25 AM
Neither John nor I like hummus and when we go out our host is always presenting us with a special hummus recipe because they know "we like it so much". I don't eat any but John does to be polite and I blame him when we keep being presented with the stuff.
We used to frequent a wonderful Middle Eastern restaurant in Brooklyn long ago (since made into a high-rise condo grumpy.gif with a goddamn Starbucks downstairs <ak47.gif> ) and they always served plates of hummus and babaganoush swimming in olive oil with pita as soon as you sat down. No ordering required.
I LOVE both (especially the babaganoush) so never a problem.

So I understand what you are saying, angora.

Has ANYONE ever tried their hand at babaganoush? I haven't but would love to dare it.

Just writing this gave me a mental picture and taste of their wonderful Bestela Pigeon Pie...sigh, our world is getting homogenized.
Edited by Trotsky, Mar 4 2015, 04:24 AM.
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Add me to the list of people who loves Hummus! It's just wonderful. I buy tahini from Bulk Barn which lasts forever.
What I haven't tried are those chick pea balls (is it Falafel?) eaten on a bun like a meatball sub.
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I'm very fond of falafel. There used to be a wonderful place in Toronto, Aida's, had the best falafels and tabouli. Here we usually see them in a pita, not on a bun, but they would be good however you have them.
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Substitute for Sesame Seeds
For 1 tablespoon sesame seeds substitute 1 tablespoon black poppy seeds OR pumpkin seeds OR finely chopped nuts such as almonds, peanuts or cashew nuts
Equivalents
1 oz. sesame seeds = 3 tablespoons

Common cooking oil. Ghee. Can make or buy from Costco.
http://indianfood.about.com/od/techniques/r/gheerecipe.htm
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Has ANYONE ever tried their hand at babaganoush? I haven't but would love to dare it.


I don't even know what it is laugh123 will have to google.
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Mar 4 2015, 05:05 PM
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Has ANYONE ever tried their hand at babaganoush? I haven't but would love to dare it.


I don't even know what it is laugh123 will have to google.
Babaganoush is hummus using eggplant instead of chickpeas.
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Mar 4 2015, 09:31 PM
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Mar 4 2015, 05:05 PM

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Babaganoush is hummus using eggplant instead of chickpeas.
laugh123 That's EXACTLY how I would have explained it.

It's also a lighter texture than hummus. I guess it's less popular because it involves roasting an explant and then peeling it to get at the hot, cooked flesh...messy work. I wonder if it could be peeled COLD and only the insides cooked?

My mind is made up: next time I see reasonably priced eggplant, I'll try my hand at it.
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A friend makes an eggplant dip adding only a little mayo and cooked onions. Easy and tasty.
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I absolutely adore eggplant so I will have to try that. Once in a while I see it at 99 cents a lb. while the usual winter price is around l.50 lb. I will have to read up on how to sex them again to avoid the ones packed with seeds.
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I used to make hummus for potlucks, dinner parties, appetizer with sourdough bread etc. Always with extra garlic. No idea why I have not made it lately. Made felafel also and hope to make it again this month.
Love babaganoush! Have never made it but I do have two eggplants that need to be used in the next day or so.
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