Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 can of chickpeas (15 oz)
- 1/4 cup of tahini
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of garlic cloves (for toum)
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice (for toum)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (for toum)
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil (for toum)
Special equipment needed:
- Food processor or blender
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
2. In a food processor or blender, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt, and cumin.
3. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
4. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and water until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
5. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and set aside.
For the Toum:
1. In a food processor or blender, combine the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt.
2. Blend until the garlic is finely chopped.
3. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil until the mixture is thick and creamy.
4. Transfer the toum to a separate serving bowl.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: None
Temperature:
- Serve at room temperature
Serving size:
- Makes about 2 cups of dip
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 150 per 1/4 cup serving
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use canned or cooked chickpeas
- You can use any type of oil for the toum
Variations:
- Add roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or olives to the hummus for extra flavor
- Add more garlic to the toum for a stronger garlic flavor
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick
Tips and tricks:
- To make the hummus smoother, remove the skins from the chickpeas before blending
- To make the toum thicker, add more garlic or oil
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Reheating instructions:
- Serve at room temperature
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the hummus and toum in separate bowls with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers for dipping
Garnishes:
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or parsley
Pairings:
- Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with a Greek salad or tabbouleh
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the hummus is too thick, add more water or olive oil
- If the toum is too thin, add more garlic or oil
Food safety advice:
- Store in the refrigerator and discard if it smells or looks off
Food history:
- Hummus and toum are both traditional Middle Eastern dips
Flavor profiles:
- Hummus is creamy, nutty, and tangy
- Toum is garlicky, tangy, and creamy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or snack
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Region: Lebanese