Tarsus Style Hummus
Quick answer
Tarsusi hummus is a delicious appetizer flavored with plenty of garlic and cumin, traditionally served hot without tahini. It is made by mashing chickpeas until smooth and topping them with melted butter and red pepper flakes.
- Total time
- 25 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~320 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
tarsusi hummus · hummus without tahini · hot hummus recipe
25 dk · 4 servings · 320 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups boiled chickpeas
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/2 tea glass olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Method
- Peel the skins of the boiled chickpeas while still hot and place them in a deep bowl.
- Mash the chickpeas into a smooth puree using a masher or food processor.
- Add crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt, mixing well.
- Spread the hummus evenly on a serving plate.
- Melt the butter in a small pan and lightly fry the red pepper flakes.
- Drizzle the hot butter over the hummus and serve warm.
Peeling the chickpeas while boiling gives the hummus a much smoother texture.
FAQ
Why is tahini not used in Tarsusi hummus?
Traditional Tarsus hummus gets its flavor from the dominant harmony of chickpeas, garlic, and cumin, so tahini is omitted.
Is hummus eaten hot or cold?
Tarsusi hummus is traditionally served warm or hot.
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