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"Michael" > wrote:

> Maybe you help me out with my hummus. I made it for
> the first time a week ago and it sorta tasted like an old
> boot. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't quite right. I took
> small amounts of the basic garbanzo bean and tahini
> paste and put them in small bowls and experimented
> with different amounts of other ingredients. I found I
> liked more lemon juice, cumin, and pepper. But I think
> that I started out with too much Tahini.
> Any suggestions?

I suppose it's a matter of taste, but here's my recipe:

HUMMUS

1 can (~15-oz) garbanzo beans, drained, 1 Tbsp liquid and 4 beans
reserved
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 Tbsp tahina
juice of one lemon
1/2 C olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt (I sometimes use up to 1/2 tsp)
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
olive oil
paprika

In either a blender or a medium bowl with a hand held blender, combine
all ingredients except reserved beans, extra olive oil and paprika.
Blend until smooth.

Place in shallow bowl and garnish with reserved garbanzo beans, olive
oil and paprika sprinkled on top. Serve with warm
pita bread.

Regards,
Ranee

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