How to Make Hummus Beiruti is a delicious variation from traditional hummus, incorporating additional spices and flavors typical of Beirut cuisine.
This recipe will guide you through making this flavorful dish, perfect as a dip or spread.
Check our popular chicken biriyani making recipe
Hummus Beiruti Recipe Complete Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Chickpeas: 2 cups, cooked or canned
- Tahini (Sesame Paste): 1/3 cup
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon Juice: 3 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons, plus extra for garnish
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt: to taste
- Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper: to taste (optional)
- Pita Bread: for serving
Equipment:
- Food processor or blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Garlic press (optional)
- Serving bowl
- Knife and chopping board
Preparation Steps:
Prepare the Chickpeas
- Cook Chickpeas: If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and boil them until tender. If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them.
- Reserve Liquid: Save some of the cooking liquid or canned liquid for adjusting the hummus consistency later.
Blend Ingredients
- Blend Chickpeas: In a food processor, blend the chickpeas until smooth.
- Add Tahini and Garlic: Add tahini and minced garlic to the blended chickpeas. Blend again until well combined.
- Season: Add lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder (if using). Blend until the hummus is smooth.
Adjust Consistency
- Add Olive Oil: While blending, gradually add olive oil.
- Adjust with Liquid: If the hummus is too thick, add a little of the reserved chickpea liquid until you reach the desired consistency.
Serve
- Garnish: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with Pita: Serve the Hummus Beiruti with warm pita bread.
Blending all the ingredients for Hummus Beiruti
Tips:
- Smooth Texture: For extra smooth hummus, peel the cooked chickpeas before blending.
- Tahini Quality: Use good-quality tahini for the best flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Hummus can also be served with vegetables or as part of a mezze platter.
Safety Precautions:
- Be careful when operating the food processor or blender.
- Store the hummus in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.
Hummus Beiruti is a blend of creamy texture and rich flavors, and it is a popular dish in Middle Eastern cuisine.
We highly recommend you to try this at your time and comment us how good was the taste out of 10.
