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Hummus

πŸ‡±πŸ‡§ A dish from Lebanon

Hummus, a dish from Lebanon
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A smooth, lemony chickpea-and-tahini dip, drizzled with olive oil and scooped with flatbread.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsChickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil
πŸ”₯Cooking methodBoiled chickpeas blended smooth; served cold, no cooking after
πŸ‘…Flavour & styleNutty, tangy, garlicky; smooth dip
πŸ•’When it’s eatenMezze Β· starter

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Hummus come from?
Hummus is a dish that originated in Lebanon.
What is Hummus?
A smooth, lemony chickpea-and-tahini dip, drizzled with olive oil and scooped with flatbread.