Craig Higgins Hummus Recipe
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MungBean Hummus East Africa
- 250g dried mung beans soaked overnight and boiled for 1 hour
- 150mls of olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1 fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 100g feta (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- In saucepan, combine oil and garlic over medium heat until garlic is lightly browned. Let cool slightly and strain, reserving both oil and garlic.
- Place great cooked drained mung beans in food processor and add toasted garlic, lemon juice, cumin and parsley. Process until semi smooth.
- Carefully pour in reserved oil while machine is running. Season with salt, white pepper and cayenne.
- This can also be done by hand in a pestle and mortar for a rough hummus
- Delicious with toasted papatta bread or warm pita bread.
- As a luxury optional addition 100g of salted feta can be added
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