When I make hummus at home it doesn't come out nice and smooth like bought
stuff.

I'm using a hand blender, should I use a food processor?

I've tried adding water, and I put in oil and tahhini.

Any tips?

Thanks

Garland wrote:
> When I make hummus at home it doesn't come out nice and smooth like bought
> stuff.
>
> I'm using a hand blender, should I use a food processor?

Yes, a food processor is easiest.

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jmk in NC

they say to remove the skins from the garbanzoes if you want it really
smooth. personalkly, i'm too lazy for that!

Thanks

But will a food processor give it a creamy texture like the stuff sold in
shops, or does it not make any difference if I use a hand blender.

How come mine comes out lumpy and not smooth.

Thanks

Garland wrote:
> Thanks
>
> But will a food processor give it a creamy texture like the stuff sold in
> shops, or does it not make any difference if I use a hand blender.
>
> How come mine comes out lumpy and not smooth.
>
> Thanks

Either the beans were not cooked enough or you did not process it enough
or both. Are you using tahini or anything else in it?

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jmk in NC

I usually soak 12hs and cook 2hs.. is that enough?, but I just tried using
more water, and it came out better


I made one with garlic, ginger, hot sauce, mustard and lemon.. not bad.

I'm just wondering if it would be smoother if I used a food processor rather
than a hand blender, as the hand blender also has a blade, and I'd rather
not buy a food processor.

Thanks



"jmk" > wrote in message
...
> Garland wrote:
>> But will a food processor give it a creamy texture like the stuff sold in
>> shops, or does it not make any difference if I use a hand blender.
>> How come mine comes out lumpy and not smooth.

Garland wrote:
> When I make hummus at home it doesn't come out nice and smooth like bought
> stuff.
>
> I'm using a hand blender, should I use a food processor?
> I've tried adding water, and I put in oil and tahhini.


try mixing your tahini and water separately.
Tahini is funny stuff, it stiffens when you add a little water but
smooths out when you add more.
Mix the tahini and water to a heavy cream consistency, then add to your
mashed chickpeas and blend.

Good Luck

OK

I'll try..I found that you have to add quite a lot of water to hummus to get
a nice texture, when using tahini.


"Elderberry Blossom" > wrote in message
...
> Garland wrote:
>> When I make hummus at home it doesn't come out nice and smooth like
>> bought stuff.
>>
>> I'm using a hand blender, should I use a food processor?
>> I've tried adding water, and I put in oil and tahhini.
>
>
> try mixing your tahini and water separately.