Using a food processor is the number one way to get the smoothest hummus. If you are using canned chickpeas, when you drain the liquid, drain it into a bowl. You can add a couple of spoonfuls of the liquid at a time to help smooth the hummus as it blends. Just keep an eye on the consistency to make sure you are not thinning it out too much.
No, hummus is made in your food processor or blender.
You can make your own hummus using garbanzo beans, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and olive oil (season to taste). Puree all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
From personal experience, it is not wise to use a blender to do the work of the food processor. A blender is usually very deep and heavier thick foods (hummus for example) will get stuck at the bottom and not blend properly. The food processor is shallow and better for making heavier things like salsa and hummus.
To make Hummus you need 2 15 ounce cans of chick peas, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 c of water, 1/4 c of sesame seed paste, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and black pepper. Mix all in the food processor and it's that easy.
No, the whole point of Hummus is that you cook the chickpeas in order to make them smooth and spreadable like hummus.
Yes, generally hummus is sold as a fresh food.
A food processor has a bigger area and allows for more even and quicker blending. Although a blender will do for small amounts, most of those who make their own baby food use a food processor.
You can make many many things in a food processor. Go on www.foodnetwork.com. They will have plenty of food processor recipes. Also, go on www.pinterest.com, they will have many links.
hummus is a well known Greek food
With a 11 cup food processor, you can do chopping, mincing, mixing, slicing, and shredding in no time and make foods that involving shredding, mincing, etc., which you could not venture doing earlier. Some of the foods you can make with a 11 cup food processor include cookies, bread, pizzas and pies. Any food that involves making a good dough as its base is done at its best with the help of a a 11 cup food processor.
Hummus, which is made from a chickpea.
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