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Hummus

Name: Hummus
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas; 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; as needed water or chickpea cooking liquid

Hummus is a creamy spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. It is a staple dish in Israeli cuisine and widely appreciated across the Middle East, symbolizing communal sharing and hospitality.

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Levantine70%

Indigenous30%

Ingredients

chickpeas
1 cup
tahini (sesame paste)
1/4 cup
lemon juice
2 tablespoons
garlic
1-2 cloves
olive oil
2 tablespoons
salt
to taste
water or chickpea cooking liquid
as needed

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Hummus has ancient roots in the Levant region, with variations existing for centuries. It became a central part of Israeli cuisine through cultural fusion and the use of local ingredients.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Levantine70%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

soaking boiling blending seasoning

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