Food Question: What exactly is Hummus?

[Xevious]

I went supermarket shopping today and there was a section with all kinds of Hummus. I don't anything about it except its mid-eastern. I'm a cunlinary newbie so I was curious

Can someone tell me what this is? Can it be used as a sandwich spread? Is it used for dipping something?

Thanks in advance.

[Trakan]

Weird, I just got done watching the episode of friends where phoebe spills hummice on her dress. Idk what it is either, and I'd like to know.

[bignick]

Chic peas I think. All mashed up. Its nasty shit.

[epobirs]

It's the stirred up brains of people incapable of using a simple search engine.

[mykevermin]

Chick Peas (a/k/a Garbanzo Beans)
Tahini (think Peanut Butter, with almonds instead of peanuts - somewhat bitter in flavor)
Garlic (Roasted, preferrably)
Olive Oil
Spices (paprika, salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper are all safe bets)
Additional (not necessary) ingredients can include roasted peppers, more garlic, etc.

I enjoy hummus with a bit o' brown mustard and swiss cheese on wheat bread.

It's, understandably, not for everybody.

myke.

[Noodle Pirate!]

It's one of those foods that can be used in different ways, you can eat it straight or put it on sandwiches or hot or cold or whatever, it all depends on how badly you want to eat it and which ways it tastes best to you.

[MadChedar0]

Hummous is amazing. Traditionally you put a little olive oil on it and dip warm pita bread with it. The store bought stuff is not too good, you have to make it yourself or have one of your arab friends make it fresh. This is coming from a Palestinian here.

[snotknocker]

hummus- sounds like something the captain of a high school football team might say when asking a slutty cheerleader to give the team blowjobs

[BITADE]

http://www.torahbytes.org/sechel/Hummus.htm

[boozi]

Hummus is one of the best things out there. This comment comes from an Israeli here.

[fireball343]

Hummus is awesome.

[controlcommerce]

Hummous is amazing. Traditionally you put a little olive oil on it and dip warm pita bread with it.

That's how they serve it at a vegetarian resturant I go to. Good shit.

[moiety]

Tomato Basil Hummus and Pita Chips. That's where it's at.

[Ikohn4ever]

puttin me in the mood for hummus right now

[Steggy]

whoa dont read that topic when ur slightly outta it.... coulda sworn that said food topic: what is humans?

[boozi]

whoa dont read that topic when ur slightly outta it.... coulda sworn that said food topic: what is humans?
LOL, that was great! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Graystone]

it is what that slutly girl gives you on a home football game behind the bleachers in high school. what?..... oh Hummus not hummer. hummus hell I dont know.

[Trakan]

People actually eat that?

[JSweeney]

Anyone in the suburbs of, or in the city of Detroit will get a severe trashing from me if they talk down Hummous before actually going to La Shish (except the Roseville one... they kind of suck).

[1SwtDeception]

i remember some 5 graders made this stuff for some kind of open house and it was good, my friend and i kept taking it all.. but when i tried them from the stores.. it wasn't as great.. it some kind of Greek food but i never really paid atttention to details

[Steggy]

isnt this shit usualy eaten with pita bread/chips? Any greek people help me out.

[CrimGhost]

Mmm pita chips.