I have to say that I do like the Tesco version, nice and tangy and I find that when I get it out and about in Zaytoon or Keshk it just doesn’t have the bite I like. Have been going on about making my own for ages so may get around to that in the near future.
I made it awhile back- the recipe called for far too much Tahini and I was left with a very heavy, dry hummus. I must give this one a go. I like it relatively runny and tangy. Can it be frozen?
Where can you get Tahini paste, looked in all the usual supermarkets Dunnes/Tesco/S-quinn, but couldn’t find it?
Maybe I’m looking in wrong aisle, what’s it usually with? Ta!
I recently made hummus for the first time – so cheap and easy! Before my chili plant died I used to chuck a chili in the blender too. Yum. If your hummus is too think or dry just add a little water. Works a treat.
M&S do a fantastic Moroccan one with whole chickpeas and a sort of spicy sauce on the top.
Has anyone tasted Greek fava? It’s similar but made from puréed yellow split peas – very simple, served warm with parsley, chopped red onion and olive oil. Fab.
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 10:22 am
I have to say that I do like the Tesco version, nice and tangy and I find that when I get it out and about in Zaytoon or Keshk it just doesn’t have the bite I like. Have been going on about making my own for ages so may get around to that in the near future.
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 10:45 am
I prefer the Tesco caramelised onion version, if you can get it. Their usual brand hurts my tongue with all the acidity!
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 11:02 am
I made it awhile back- the recipe called for far too much Tahini and I was left with a very heavy, dry hummus. I must give this one a go. I like it relatively runny and tangy. Can it be frozen?
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 11:51 am
Where can you get Tahini paste, looked in all the usual supermarkets Dunnes/Tesco/S-quinn, but couldn’t find it?
Maybe I’m looking in wrong aisle, what’s it usually with? Ta!
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 12:00 pm
CBB: I got it in an Asian shop on Moore Street.
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I usually buy Tahini paste in Middlle Eastern stores but I think I’ve seen it in Superquinn – not sure what aisle.
You can freeze hummus as long as it’s wrapped well. Hummus is already gloopy, and freezing will just make it a bit gloopier but still tasty.
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I recently made hummus for the first time – so cheap and easy! Before my chili plant died I used to chuck a chili in the blender too. Yum. If your hummus is too think or dry just add a little water. Works a treat.
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 12:48 pm
We’re about to do a blind tasting of M&S (€1.49) versus Fallon & Byrne (€4.29) hummus in the office.
I’ll keep you posted as to the results
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I must change jobs, we never get to do anything like that 🙁
Wednesday 25 November, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Works well with butter beans instead of chick peas. Add chilli and coriander to the mix!
Thursday 26 November, 2009 at 4:40 pm
“Reading on BBC online, it appears that the latest conflict between Lebanon and Israel is all about hummus – please note that’s hummus not Hamas.”
Bruno had that argument too.
Hummus is the ultimate food. I don’t say that lightly.
Thursday 26 November, 2009 at 8:05 pm
M&S do a fantastic Moroccan one with whole chickpeas and a sort of spicy sauce on the top.
Has anyone tasted Greek fava? It’s similar but made from puréed yellow split peas – very simple, served warm with parsley, chopped red onion and olive oil. Fab.
Friday 27 November, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I’ve had fava in Greece made with yellow lentils, very good indeed.
Lar Veale – any news on the M&S (€1.49) versus Fallon & Byrne (€4.29) hummus versus Godzilla. I need closure.