{"id":485,"date":"2021-04-08T17:21:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T17:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/?p=485"},"modified":"2023-08-07T18:30:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T18:30:58","slug":"hummus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/recipe\/hummus\/","title":{"rendered":"Hummus | Mum\u2019s Easy From-Scratch Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hummus is one of the best simple recipes out there. Our version is a Mediterranean dish, but you\u2019ll also find it in most of the Middle East and Egypt, having spread across the continents centuries ago.<\/p>\n

This recipe is creamy, rich, and easy to adjust according to your tastes. But we do recommend you try the exact recipe – you may never want to try it any other way!<\/p>\n

My mom\u2019s been making this recipe since we were kids, and it just never fails. It\u2019s our no.1 go-to whenever we have friends over in Oudtshoorn<\/a>, our family home –\u00a0 for braais <\/em>or movies or anything else. It\u2019s a simple \u2018slap on the table and dig in\u2019 kind of dish that works great to turn a bag of chips or some crackers into a super easy meal. Or as a classic side dish alongside our simple tzatziki<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to make hummus from scratch<\/h2>\n

While a lot of people make their hummus with canned chickpeas, a healthier, cheaper option is to prepare the chickpeas yourself. This option is also more environmentally friendly, as you\u2019re not using multiple cans. The chickpeas also lose less of their vitamins this way. And you can make more than you need for the recipe, and freeze your extra chickpeas to throw in stews or a future hummus!<\/p>\n

Preparing your chickpeas<\/h3>\n

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To make your hummus from scratch, you just need a little forethought and a smidge of time.<\/p>\n

Pour your chickpeas into a large pot, and cover with water, leaving a few inches of water above them for the chickpeas to expand into. It\u2019s important not <\/em>to add salt at this point, as it can affect the chickpeas\u2019 texture.<\/p>\n

Now you have two options – one uses more energy, the other takes more time.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h4>\n

1 cup washed chickpeas
\n4 cups water
\n\u00bd teaspoon bicarbonate soda<\/p>\n

Option 1: <\/strong>Soak the chickpeas overnight, or a minimum of 6 hours<\/p>\n

Option 2: <\/strong>Bring the chickpeas to a boil, and then take them off the heat and let them sit for an hour. The heat triggers a much quicker process, but the chickpeas can sometimes be slightly more rubbery than the long-soak ones. However, when you\u2019re making hummus with them, you\u2019re not really going to notice this difference. This is normally my go-to option, because when I want hummus, I want it today.<\/p>\n

Health benefits of homemade hummus<\/h3>\n

Hummus is a terrific source of plant-based protein, making it a great option for vegetarian and vegan diets – or even those of us trying to lighten our meat consumption. The legumes, tahini and olive oil are also all great combatants of inflammation.<\/p>\n

Hummus is also good for your digestive health, providing a great source of dietary fibre and promoting growth of good gut bacteria. It\u2019s ingredients are also <\/em>heart healthy!<\/p>\n

So basically, hummus is packed with healthy, happy things – particularly when you\u2019re making it from scratch.<\/p>\n

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Where does hummus come from?<\/h2>\n

It is surprisingly difficult to pinpoint the origins of hummus! Because the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean societies were migrating and trading millennia back, they\u2019ve been sharing the dish for a very long time.<\/p>\n

Mentions of hummus date back to the 13th century in Egypt, making this country a likely contender. But Greeks and Arabs are both adamant in claiming it as their own, and Lebanon even requested protected status for the dish as uniquely Lebanese in 2008.<\/p>\n

Lebanon and Israel were also competing over the largest dish of hummus ever made for a few years, before Lebanon broke the record<\/a> with a 10,452 kg dish of hummus prepared by 300 cooks!<\/p>\n

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Easy hummus recipe<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n<\/span>Katja Mamacos<\/span><\/span>\n
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Don\u2019t let the soaked chickpeas intimidate you - this simple hummus recipe is as easy as it gets. You just throw everything together and blend! And it is so delicious. A mild, creamy, thick, flavourful dish that proves a winner every time.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Servings <\/span>6<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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