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Ingredients

  • 1 (13 ounce) can hummus (Cortas Brand Hummos Tahina, Chick Pea Dip From middle eastern food stores)
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped very fine
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 3 -4 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1/2 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • hot chili sauce (Substitute,Tobasco Brand)
  • 3 -4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped roughly

Method

  • In a bowl blend the Hummas with the garlic, olive oil, tahini paste, lemon juice, cumin; vary the olive oil, tahini paste and lemon juice to make sure that it does not become to thin.
  • You want a nice thick consistency to the Hummas.
  • Place on a large round plate and using the back of a spoon to create a"circular swirl like form" around the sides.
  • Sprinkle with a little chili/tobasco sauce and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Serve with pita bread (warm in microwave), pickled garlic cucumbers/olives (Israeli/Arabic variety).
  • OPTION- SINGLE HUMMUS PLATE, ALREADY PREPARED (canned).
  • Using the above recipe, place a single serving of hummus on a small round plate (add more tahini to taste).
  • Using the back of a spoon to create a"circular swirl like form" around the sides and a"well" in the center.
  • Sprinkle with hot chili sauce (Substitution- Tobasco Brand/Texas Pete Hot Sauce) In the"well" put some chopped onions, greens, fresh tomato, etc.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve on a side dish: pita bread (warm in a microwave), pickled garlic cucumbers and olives (Israeli/Arabic variety).
  • NOTE: Try Pita Snacks#35658 (http://www. recipezaar. com/35658).