Other
Hummus
A dip of cooked chickpeas pounded with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and oil. Tahini is the sesame paste that makes it rich.
Origin
A Levantine preparation of the chickpea, now made in home and factory kitchens far beyond the region.
Flavour
Nutty, lemony, and garlicky.
How to use it
Serve it cold or at room temperature with bread, or thin it as a sauce.
Storage
Refrigerate, covered, and eat it within a few days.
Recipes using it
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