Sunday, January 22, 2006

Hummus

I love hummus. I love homemade hummus even more so, because I can make it exactly to my bizarre specifications. It's super-easy to do as long as you've got a blender handy. I believe this basic recipe came from Digs Magazine originally.

1 can (or 2 cups) chickpeas, drained
3 Tbsp. tahini
1/4 tsp dark sesame oil
1 good drizzle olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice, or to taste
1 splash orange juice
1 clove garlic
2 tsp. ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp salsa
chipotle-flavored Tobasco to taste

Combine all ingredient in a blender, adding more orange juice if the mixture gets too dry. Serve with carrots or tasty bread.