Thursday, July 03, 2008

Hummus

Because someone just asked me for it, here is how I make hummus. It is very scientific:
  • 1 can garbanzo beans - the small can, not the big one.
  • 1 can small white beans (habichuelas blancas) - the same size can
  • A lot of olive oil, like way more than you'd think. I'm guessing it ends up being about 1/2 a cup-ish, but I add a little at a time until it tastes good. If you put all the beans in the food processor and then pour olive oil on top it should come about half way up the beans, and then you'll probably need to add a little more later.
  • Some lemon juice. Maybe like a tablespoon or two, until the tangy-ness is just right
  • Salt, just enough.
Put them all in a food processor and process until it is creamy. Keep adding olive oil until it is delicious enough. The philosophy behind this is: "Really, you'd just eat olive oil on your pita and it would be delicious, but it makes you feel better if it's thick and it's got some beans in it." Add a little more lemon juice if it is not tangy enough. When you serve it, float some very expensive olive oil on top, just a little.