On Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:18:49 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>Skinning garbonzo beans really does make for a much smoother
>hummus. But it's kinda a PITA. Is there an easy way to skin them,
>either canned or dried?
>
>What I did was just kinda smoosh them around in my hand, but not
>quite hard enough to smash them Most of the skins came off, then
>pick the skins out of the beans. It took about 8 minutes and a few
>skins were probably left on.
>
>It looks lumpy since I wanted it stiff for sandwiches so didn't use
>any liquid except oil. But it's really very smooth textured.
>
>http://yfrog.com/jksa301c1j

Hey, guy. I don't mess with fresh chickpeas.... it's not worth the
effort. Rinse canned ones, instead. If they have skins, rinse well,
wrap in a towel and rub them up a little. The skins will separate.

It's not a great effort, but you're right, the hummus is more creamy.

Alex