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Default Skinning Garbanzo Beans?

On Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:13:54 -0500, Goomba >
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>Chemiker wrote:
>
>> 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

>
>Do you have a recipe you like? I bought the tahini and canned chick peas
>long ago and have yet to make it. I don't recall which recipe I thought
>I had but its long gone...


Sitting down to sup, but I'll find a recipe to post. Maybe Tess
Mallos', maybe not. In the meantime, turn your tahini paste upside
down to start loosening it up. It'll save work on your part.

Alex