23 November, 2020
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Hummus has become very popular in recent years. It has always been part of Arab cuisine, but for Westerners, it was a great discovery mainly adopted by vegetarians and people seeking a healthy diet.
The truth is, hummus suits all tastes and can be combined with an almost endless variety of recipes. Want to learn more about it? Of course! Take notes.
- If prepared at home, it won’t last very long If you make hummus at home, you should be careful with the quantity. You can only keep it in the refrigerator for a maximum of three days.
- Canned chickpeas ruin its flavor This spread is made from cooked chickpeas, but it acquires an impressive flavor when these legumes are fresh. Culinary experts and the most discerning palates agree that canned chickpeas are inferior due to their high preservative content.
- Tahini is an irreplaceable ingredient The combination of tahini and chickpeas is what brings hummus to life. It's a light paste made from sesame seeds. Replacing it with another type of paste or liquid completely changes the outcome.
- It is a highly nutritious food Hummus is a spread that accompanies other recipes; it’s never the main dish. But who said it can’t be healthy? Thanks to its ingredients, it’s packed with proteins, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, B vitamins, iron, and zinc.
- To achieve an ideal texture, the shell should be removed In good cuisine, details like presentation and texture are worth their weight in gold. If you want your hummus to be perfect, like the Arab versions, you’ll need to remove the shells from the chickpeas after they’re cooked.
Arab cuisine enthusiasts adopt hummus as a precious treasure, and rightly so. It is one of the most delicious and simple recipes you can find.
