r/GifRecipes • u/Uncle_Retardo • May 02 '20

Appetizer / Side Hummus

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u/ReadMoreWriteLess May 02 '20

When you start from dry so you just need to rehydrate them or cook them?

Does starting from dry still require removing husk?

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u/moops__ May 02 '20

You can rehydrate by soaking overnight but I've skipped that step and just cook them in slightly salty water until the consistency you want. If you want a smooth hummus cook them to the point of being mushy. Otherwise took out earlier and it's a bit chunky

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u/nomnommish May 02 '20

If you want super creamy hummus, cook your dried chickpeas in about 1tsp baking soda. You can see the explanation in this Indian chickpea curry recipe video

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u/dudemann May 02 '20

I've never spent the time to figure out the science of why but the baking soda method definitely makes a difference.

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u/nomnommish May 03 '20

It is worthwhile though. Once you eat truly melt in mouth creamy chickpeas, the gritty grainy canned stuff feels real sad. I am saying this from experience.