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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Hummus Algerienne

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Hummus Algerienne and dishes like it are some of the first meals I ever learned how to cook for myself, which is a good thing. Good in that I never really went through the ramen noodle phase that so many young people in busy societies endure before learning how to really cook or bake. So as you might expect, this dish is quick and easy. It is also quite delicious, and you can add to it as you like.

Quick or slow stewed hummus like this is normally served with couscous, but I topped mine over organic yellow corn grits served with salted, red wine vinegar cucumber slices. Yes, the pictured dish is a true testament to my overall culinary heritage.




















Note: There are an array of dishes in Algeria and throughout the Maghreb that could easily be called 'Hummus Algerienne'. This is just one of the many!

Hummus Algerienne for 2
1 Can Garbanzos (drained)*
1/3 Cup Scallion Whites (sliced)
4-5 Large Cloves Garlic (chopped)
5 Tbsp. Tomato Pulp
1 Tsp. Cumin (fresh ground)
3/4 Tsp. Paprika
1/4 Tsp. Onion Powder
1/8 Tsp. Turmeric
1 Small Bay Leaf
1/4 Tsp. Salt
2-3 Hefty Pinches Red/Cayenne Pepper or 1/2 Tsp. Harissa
1 Cup Water
*Make sure to use a canned garbanzos that are fully cooked/not parboiled.



















In a sauté pan, bring about 3/4 tbsp. of olive oil to medium heat. Once hot, place the sliced scallion whites in the oil and allow to cook for about a minute. Then add the garlic and let sizzle for 30 seconds stirring if needed to avoid burn. Pour in the garbanzo beans and sprinkle with the onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and red pepper. Stir and allow the spices to toast a bit before stirring again (20 sec). Add the tomato, bay leaf, and water. Bring to a boil, stir, put the lid on at an angle, and bring the heat to low. Allow to simmer for about 4-5 min. Add the turmeric and immediately remove from the heat.

Salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with lemon and cilantro.



















p.s. In Arabic, the term 'hummus' does not necessarily describe a dip made with chick peas. It often simply refers to the actual chick pea a.k.a garbanzo bean itself!

46 comments:

  1. This sounds really good! Something I must try. Your plate and the whole picture is general, is also very beautiful.

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  2. Stella, I love the recipe! It looks so simple, yet so delicious!

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  3. Hi, here you are back again with another great recipe. My eyes are glued to the laptop screen.
    Wishing you a lovely Sunday ♥

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  4. Cooked hummus. Well, I never...but I WILL! What a great idea.

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  5. I love chickpeas and think that this dish is just the thing that I would love. A healthy vegetarian meal - right up my alley!

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  6. I've always been interested in the different ways that hummus is prepared. In Iraq hummus is prepared with tamarind paste.

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  7. Stella, Woman you are a marvel. This is your first dish? It certainly puts my chopped steak with A1 steak sauce to shame! I am tres impressed.
    If your talking about the grits and cucumbers as defining your culinary heritage, I'm with ya sister! I love this dish down to the very last bite of grits. I'm making it and I will let you know how it turns out.

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  8. I love this recipe dear Stella, really mouthring! nice! have anice 4th July! huggs gloria

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  9. Wow Stella! This was one of your first meals you learned to cook? But then again I'm not that surprised coming from someone who makes magic in the kitchen. My parents were too busy working to teach me to really cook so unfortunately the first thing I learned was how to boil water and cook ramen. But on the bright side, I also got to practice my chopsticks skills...teehee.

    I love chickpeas and this would be such a comforting dish for me. I've never had hummus this way before; such an interesting dish. I love the presentation with the chickpeas on top as well. Beautiful dish Stella! Hope you have a great 4th of July.

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  10. I love your use of corn grits here, that must taste so good with the chick peas. My instant food phase consisted of alfredo sauce mix with fettucine .. i thought i was really cooking!! this is a much better and more sophisticated dish!

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  11. Lovely, lovely dish, I love chickpeas and with grits what a surprise. Your pictures looks beautiful, mouth watering.

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  12. This is one remarkable dish, Stella! As a typical fan of American style hummus, who has lately become kind of bored with it, this sounds like a huge breath of fresh air--completely appealing. I'd love to try this.

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  13. This looks lovely Stella, and something different. I would love to try make this. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. Stella, this looks wonderful and I am going to have to try this soon! Is tomato pulp by any chance similar or equal to tomato paste? :)

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  15. Well...it has the protein and the iron I need...plus the ingredients pack a great punch of flavour.
    Very nice recipe to replicate.

    Have a great celebratory day Stella.
    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  16. Hi Stella,
    Another yummy healthy recipe which is beautifully presented, I might add! The green scallions are a nice touch of flavor and color as well :-)

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  17. They look very delicious! So healthy too :)

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  18. Love the table-setting you've got there, it really shows off the chickpeas and the creaminess of the corn grits. I will definitely give this recipe a try (and 2 thumbs up regardless!)

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  19. i love the fact that the garbanzos are not pulsed into mush! This looks great. Btw what are corn grits?

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  20. The flavors in this dish are marvelous, Stella! And what a brilliant idea to serve it over calming grits. :) I love the presentation.
    That plate is smashing. You always come up with the greatest ideas.

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  21. Mmm, I love all varieties of hummus. We have a red-pepper hummus that is our favorite. But we haven't had that in awhile. And hummus does seem like a good summer dish, don't you think? Thanks for your lovely pics and inspiration to try a new recipe. You rock!

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  22. Yum, this looks great! Almost like chana masala.

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  23. Oh yes, Ramen noodles...*shiver* Stella, this looks great. I love the combination of cumin and paprika.

    I hope you had a lovely 4th of July!

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  24. Hi Stella
    well you know I have become a chick pea fanatic, (my wife can attest to that), I didn't know that abut hummus...and yours looks delicious!! It's always a good day when I learn something!
    thanks so much for such a great post, and I do love your images!
    Dennis

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  25. This looks so delicious!!!!Love all the garlic you added to the recipe.

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  26. This is splendid...Wow, love this receptive!

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  27. What a lovely recipe! I am craving for middle eastern cuisine lately and this might be just what I need! love hummus!

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  28. Hey?!?! What's wrong with ramen phase?!?!
    Hahaha... I was about 10 when I started to wonder around the kitchen- ramening around.

    I don't think a simple classic like this one will fail to satisfy. Always great for anytime of day Stella!

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  29. Your recipe doesn't seem to describe your dish... how did you get the beautiful foamy soup and then the sauteed beans?
    :)
    I love hummus - and the soup would be divine - but I didn't get the instructions.

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  30. Hi Stella! I made something similar to this once -- it was a Moroccan chickpea stew and it was awesome. Your version looks amazing! I love how you paired it with the corn grits -- so perfect for summer!

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  31. All these flavours appeal to me and to top it off chickpeas. I just love them. My bean of choice.

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  32. this is brilliant my dear, so delicious and chickpea's are my favorite bean for sure you have outdid yourself with this one great idea!

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  33. What a beautiful dish Stella! I thought you were talking to me when you said about the ramen phase coz i had it often when i was in college hehe

    I'm drooling as looking at it seriously. I'm going to share this on my FB page!

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  34. I'm definitely going to try this recipe. I'm bookmarking it now.

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  35. wonderfully healthy dish Stella, and served over corn grits with vinegar slices of cucumber..oh perfect for the tastebuds..great recipe as always my bewitching friend...
    sweetlife

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  36. Gorgeous - in looks and no doubt, taste. Love that this is also good FOR you. You really do have an intriguing background!

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  37. This looks fantastic Stella! I learned some new things about Algerian cuisine today - thanks for the lessons!

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  38. Healthy with a big punch of flavor! GREG

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  39. My Dear Stellita,

    I love this recipe because I am a "garbanzo" girl ie: I love all the recipes with garbanzo, and the cuisine from Maghreb...I've been in Tunisia and Morocco several summers....this dish with their fresh Rosé....Oh là là

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  40. This looks great, Stella. I love this recipe. I have been meaning to make hummus for awhile, but so far have only tried falafel

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  41. Gorgeous! Love the colours and I love garbanzo beans. Luckily I do have a can in my pantry. La de dah!

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  42. passing by to say thanks for the buzz, and I am finally starting my blog roll and you my dear are surely added, thanks for all your support, chuls and I send you HUGS
    sweetlife

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  43. I absolutely love this recipe Stella... Even though it's vegan ;)
    It looks gorgeous and it's healthy. Yummm!

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  44. Vegan yumminess. Thanks for the recipe!

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