Jimrug's Hummus Bi Tahini I Made It

JimRug's Hummus bi tahini

otterpond 13 years ago
http://www.grouprecipes.com/50959/hummous-bi-tahini.html This was my first go at hummus. I fixed as a simple treat for a birthday party this weekend. As always, Jim's recipes are consistent and the instructions clear. I started the day before by getting the chickpeas to soaking then making the tahini using the Homemade Tahini recipe posted by Smooch http://www.grouprecipes.com/50959/hummous-bi-tahini.html . This morning I boiled the chickpeas as directed using baking soda in the water. I don't know the purpose of the baking soda but in it went. I got enormous pleasure in "peeling" the chickpea's. As Jim indicated in his instructions, the tea towel roll is very quick and simple. Some may say that you loose a lot of fiber from the beans, but I'm not sure. Those peas really want to shed their protective jackets when cooked which makes me think they are all done with them so toss them out. Anyhow, I'm not paying a kid a dollar to do that job when I enjoyed it so :) I made a double batch and I'm so glad. I now have enough for the party and some for home. I don't know how long this will keep in the fridge or if it will freeze well but I'm going to try to freeze a portion and hope. I really like lemon so when I make recipes calling for a good amount of lemon juice, as this does, I mince some zest into it. Other than that small change I followed the recipe faithfully and the results were wonderful. I was able to post a picture on the recipe.
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lilliancooks 13 years ago said:

YAY! Our first review since the new GR...I love Jim's recipes too! This one sounds very good! I love hummus! Your pic looks great...and I noticed a cool new feature! When I clicked on the photo the second time, to get a closer look, it slowly zoomed in! Did you try to add a pic to your thread because I can see a little red X in a box at the bottom left side of your comment? I love that new feature too! I can't wait til its up and working!

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lilliancooks 13 years ago said:

Okay...that comment went through! I guess you just have to cut & paste it and keep posting it til it works. It worked on the 4th try.

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lilliancooks 13 years ago said:

I wish we were able to have seperate paragrahs in our comments, like we used to...so it doesn't sound like we're just rambling! lol!

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otterpond 13 years ago said:

Lillian was concerned I hadn't posted to JimRecipe post. Unfortunately I'm not able to do so but did let him know on his public page.

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lilliancooks 13 years ago said:

Oh look!!! The photo showed up at the bottom of your comment! I love that new feature!!!

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lilliancooks 13 years ago said:

Oh cool...when you click on the photo it enlarges and when you click on it again, it gradually shrinks back to normal!!!

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NPMarie 10 years ago said:

Recipe
Hummous Bi Tahini

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