Hummus

Do you make your own hummus or do you have a special place where you buy it ready made?

Many people (like Elizabeth of Welcomethuis.com) swear that the Mezze stand at Ten Katemarkt in Oud-West has the best hummus in Amsterdam.

I think the best hummus can be made at home to your own specifications. Some like it a little lemony, others with more tahini. Well, at home you can make it however you prefer! (if you love hummus, you have to check out this blog: http://humus101.com)

My friend Carrie makes a healthy hummus without added oil or salt. I really love her recipe!

My friend Lena follows her mom's traditional Palestinian recipe. So yummy too! Check it out:

1 clove garlic540 g garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved
60 ml lemon juice
30 g tahini
1 clove garlic, chopped
6 g salt
black pepper to taste
30 ml olive oil

In a blender, chop the garlic. Pour garbanzo beans into blender, reserving about a tablespoon for garnish. Place lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic and salt in blender. Blend until creamy and well mixed. Transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. Sprinkle with pepper and pour olive oil over the top. Garnish with reserved garbanzo beans.

I'm a disorganized cook so I just throw ingredients into the blender in a random way, but it usually tastes good. Try a basic recipe then add your own spin. I often add some cumin. Maybe toss in herbs like coriander, basil or mint. Top with chopped veggies like tomato or cucumber. Try using roasted garlic. Add a hot chili when blending or sprinkle sumac or pimentón de la Vera over the top.

The options are endless. Try a google search for lots of recipe ideas. Just please don't spell it "humus" haha, that's dirt and it doesn't taste as good.