Hummus Recipe
Ingredients:
- Chickpeas: Cooked and drained.
- Tahini: Sesame cream.
- Garlic: Garlic cloves.
- Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed.
- Olive oil: To adjust the consistency.
- Seasoning: Salt.
Steps:
- Place the cooked chickpeas, garlic and tahini in a blender or food processor.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Mix until you obtain a smooth texture.
- Gradually add the olive oil while mixing to obtain the desired creamy consistency.
- Salt according to your taste.
2. Falafel recipe
Ingredients:
- Chickpeas: Dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (do not use canned chickpeas for falafel).
- Aromatics: Fresh parsley and fresh coriander.
- Spices: Cumin, paprika, black pepper and salt.
- Binders & Yeast: * Breadcrumbs: Important for texture.
- Baking powder: To make them light.
- Baking soda: A small amount.
Steps:
- Mix the soaked chickpeas with the fresh parsley, coriander and spices until you obtain a coarse, grainy paste.
- Add the yeast and breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs help the mixture hold its shape while frying.
- Form small balls or patties with the mixture.
- Fry the falafels in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Presentation suggestion
Serve the crispy falafels with the creamy hummus, ideally with pita bread and fresh vegetables.