Friday, April 23, 2010

Fix Bitter Tasting Hummus







Try altering the flavor before tossing out hummus.


Fixing the taste of bitter homemade hummus is as simple as finding the proper balance between flavors. Always keep extra ingredients on hand when creating a batch and plan on using slightly less of the called-for ingredients -- tahini, garlic and lemon or olive oil. Tasting the hummus as you go will helps find a flavor profile that works well for you. Experiment with different brands of tahini until you find a favorite.


Instructions


1. Assemble your food processor and add the prepared hummus.








2. Add 1/2 cup of cooked garbanzo beans and process on high until thoroughly blended.


3. Taste the hummus. If it's still too bitter, add an additional 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, 1 teaspoon each of sugar and salt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water. Process on high until blended.


4. Adjust the ingredients until you find the flavor profile that fits your tastes.


5. Transfer the hummus to a serving plate.


6. Create a bowl in the center of the hummus and drizzle on first-press olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Chill or serve immediately.

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