Hommus (Lebanon)

Hommus is a dip made from chick-peas (also called garbanzo beans or cecci). You can buy it in some grocery stores (refrigerated section), there are several good brands. Choose one with the least additives. Lemon juice is preferable to ascorbic acid. It comes in many flavors, but plain is best.

To make your own:

2 cans chick peas
2 Tablespoons tahini
1-2 cloves garlic
1 Tablespoon olive oil
juice from 1 lemon

Method:

Drain one can of chick peas, but save liquid from the other. Put peas and liquid in food processor. Add tahini, oil, garlic and lemon juice. Process until almost smooth. If too thick, add a bit more olive oil or water. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with parsely.

Contributed by:
Amanda
Host, Girl Scout/Guide Leaders Forum

Additional Credit:
When we asked Amanda for permission to post her recipes, she replied, "Please give additional credit to Vivian C. (my mom-in-law), she's taught me most of what I know about Lebanese cooking."

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