Ethiopian Food

Humus is a tasty dish. Served on occasions.

Stuff:
blender
medium mixing bowls
spatula

Component:
2 cans (15 oz. each) chick peas
1/3 cup clean lemon juice
½ cup sesame oil
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
a snip clean mint
to taste salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil

How to fix Chick pea dip
Drain liquid from chick peas. Reserve ¼ cup liquid. Place chick peas, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of the reserved liquid in a blender container and cover. Puree, scraping sides of container usually with spatula until smooth. Transfer chick-pea mixture to medium sized bowl. Add sesame oil, garlic, snipped mint and salt and shake well. Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour chick-pea mixture into dip bowl forming well in hub. Pour olive oil into well. Serve at room temperature garnished with mint leaves and olives. Eat with pita bread or crackers. Serves 6 to 8.

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