tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post6583325706267811439..comments2024-03-19T06:08:50.361+11:00Comments on Greek Vegetarian: Hommus, Hummus, HomousLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08537570646930693086noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-46162402678631311252016-11-09T14:39:30.730+11:002016-11-09T14:39:30.730+11:00Followed recipe to the letter.Ended up with inedib...Followed recipe to the letter.Ended up with inedible slop. Not to mention the time spent making it. My grandmother was Greek. I wish she was still alive because I'm sorry that was terrible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005974403040780046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-66349584807376455632015-10-12T09:38:37.475+11:002015-10-12T09:38:37.475+11:00Hi I'm a hundred percent Greek! And I'm b...Hi I'm a hundred percent Greek! And I'm born in and live in Greece!! Takis Dad must either be lying to the public to sell his cook book! Or he is FLAT OUT DELUSIONAL!! BECAUSE "HUMMUS" DOES NOT EXIST IN GREECE!! I REPEAT HUMMUS "IS NOT" GREEK!! It is from the Middle East countries which are in West Asia. PLEASE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THAT "HUMMUS IS NOT" GREEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473209370454538735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-68688942957801997432014-01-14T10:03:59.732+11:002014-01-14T10:03:59.732+11:00Oh no!! That would have made for a very interestin...Oh no!! That would have made for a very interesting hommus!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537570646930693086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-9683680344500596432014-01-12T16:04:39.828+11:002014-01-12T16:04:39.828+11:00I just put 3 TABLESPOONS of cumin in!!!! It pays ...I just put 3 TABLESPOONS of cumin in!!!! It pays to take proper notice of the recipe...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-45144324122080885402013-04-08T13:53:12.731+10:002013-04-08T13:53:12.731+10:00Thank you so much for your lovely comment Marian. ...Thank you so much for your lovely comment Marian. I love hearing success stories from people who have tried my (or my dad's!) recipes. I'm so happy you pushed through the peeling and ended up with a gorgeously creamy hummus! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537570646930693086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-82483104611246322122013-04-08T06:12:44.489+10:002013-04-08T06:12:44.489+10:00I've always made hummus with canned chickpeas-...I've always made hummus with canned chickpeas--it always has come out so-so. Your story and recipe inspired me to start from scratch. Halfway through peeling the chickpeas, I was thinking no hummus could possibly be good enough to make the effort/tedium of the task worthwhile. I was wrong. So wonderfully delicious and creamy. This is the only way I will make hummus from now on--thank you--to you and to your Dad.Mariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-82255450474077414902013-03-29T09:33:08.346+11:002013-03-29T09:33:08.346+11:00I know, the spelling. I've even seen "Hoo...I know, the spelling. I've even seen "Hoomus"! The trick to removing the chickpea skins is to do it before they are completely cooked, before they become really mushy. Hence the double boiling process. They really do slip off quite easily this way, and really, it only takes about 20 minutes once you get a rhythm going!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537570646930693086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-46601285330917712752013-03-28T17:42:10.449+11:002013-03-28T17:42:10.449+11:00Isn't it funny all the different spelling vari...Isn't it funny all the different spelling variation on this dip? I do love hommus and have tried making it a few times. I'm sure your dad would disapprove because I cooked the chickpeas and whizzed them without peeling the skins. This seems quite a task! But I would imagine completely worth it, texturewise. I have a friend who makes wonderful hommus..I think it tastes so nice because I didn't have to do any of the preparation. Just sit back and enjoy the eating of it. ;)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204291906401193716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-41175888229412324272013-03-28T14:47:59.152+11:002013-03-28T14:47:59.152+11:00Peeling the chickpeas makes a huge difference, as ...Peeling the chickpeas makes a huge difference, as does using a good food processor/blender. I've made hommus using both a food processor and a Bamix stick blender and neither have resulted in the creamy smooth consistency that my dad produces! I don't really mind the slightly grainy texture of my hommus though :) Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537570646930693086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-88807944838314003562013-03-28T11:17:19.763+11:002013-03-28T11:17:19.763+11:00You know, I have such trouble making hummus. I'...You know, I have such trouble making hummus. I'm actually working on developing a hummus recipe this week and it just will not come together. Maybe I need to get over my reluctance to peel the chickpeas. :) I love the story about your dad!Kiersten @ Oh My Veggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879131170308980919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-42805490114506378342013-03-27T23:22:44.723+11:002013-03-27T23:22:44.723+11:00Yeah he's a funny guy.. so greek. Dad's re...Yeah he's a funny guy.. so greek. Dad's recipe really is just a classic hommus but he exudes so much passion when he cooks that he convinces you he's actually a master chef. I do like the process of removing the chickpea shells though - it's actually quite therapeutic!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537570646930693086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-62574069941245924772013-03-27T23:16:59.753+11:002013-03-27T23:16:59.753+11:00Hi Chris! This home-made stuff is the best! (And I...Hi Chris! This home-made stuff is the best! (And I'm not just saying that because dad told me to!) What's great about making your own is you can add as much or as little garlic as you like. I find the garlic "flavouring" in store-bought hommus really overpowering.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537570646930693086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-44165281758775244112013-03-27T21:47:13.251+11:002013-03-27T21:47:13.251+11:00your father sounds adorable! i love hummus and am...your father sounds adorable! i love hummus and am always looking for a new recipe to try. i've always heard that pealing chickpeas was the one way to ensure silky smooth hummus. i will have to give this one a try!Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198075584318085618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155736760088412354.post-64198275796721244242013-03-27T18:17:20.349+11:002013-03-27T18:17:20.349+11:00I often buy Hommus, so I will have to try and make...I often buy Hommus, so I will have to try and make this one myself.<br />Cheers,<br />ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144738296629599894noreply@blogger.com