“Another hummus recipe. Can you believe it? Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic and salt. How hard could it be? It isn’t that hard at all, but as with so many simple foods, the care taken in the process is what makes the difference. To make your hummus better, soak the chickpeas in bicarb soda over 2 days, changing the water several times. Try to remove some of the excess skins that float to the top when cooked. Blend the chickpeas while still warm, without adding too much liquid at the beginning. Blend until your machine is about to die. If your machine dies too easily, buy a better one." – Joseph Abboud
23 hummus recipes that do justice to your favourite dip
Whether you spell this legendary side as hummous, hummus, hommus or hummous, there’s no debate on how delicious this dip is. These homemade recipes are so much better than store-bought, and are truly dressed to impress.
Minced prawn and coriander hummus
“A play on the traditional minced lamb, and based on the ‘Bosphorus’ pide at the Moor’s Head in Melbourne, this version uses prawns, garlic and coriander.” – Joseph Abboud
Minced lamb and pine nut hummus
“One of the most traditional hummus toppings. Ask for fatty mince.” – Joseph Abboud
Hummus with soft-boiled egg and radishes
If you want to make hummus from home, look no further than this Ben Sears recipe, topped with radishes and egg. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.
Pumpkin hummus with minced prawns and za'atar
Perfect as a starter or lighter option, this recipe is great for entertaining. Recipe by chef Paul Wilson, of Wilson & Market.
Hummus with harissa and chorizo oil
This homemade hummus is made even more impressive with a chorizo and harissa topping. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.
Hummus: two ways
Just when you thought homemade hummus couldn't get better, here's two ways to turn the classic dip into show-stopping starters. This is an edited extract from Falastin by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley (Ebury, $49.99).
Roast carrots with dill, maple, harissa and hummus
"Pair this dish with an oaky chardonnay, something a bit lighter to bring out the carrot's sweetness," says Shane Delia.
Pimp My Hummus: our latest episode has just dropped on YouTube
Welcome to the latest episode of Pimp My, our new monthly video series featuring Wazza (aka Warren) Mendes. The rules are simple: Wazza needs to take an existing convenience product and make it better. This round, he's taken on everyone's favourite dip - hummus! Let us know in the comments below what you'd like to see Wazza take on next and for the full video head to our YouTube channel, here: youtube.com/deliciousaustralia
Roasted carrot hummus with feta and mint, and ginger, lime & honey spritz
Nothing beats hummus on a warm spring day.
Hummus, harissa and flatbread
Harissa and hummus are the perfect combination of Middle Eastern flavours.
Pea, pepita and spinach hummus
"I present my new last meal: it’s my gluten-free, meat-free, cruelty-free, dairy-free, sugar-free (and easily garlic- and onion-free for the FODMAPers out there) Last Supper that’s still tasty enough to share with all you fellow sinners. And if this is the manna they serve in heaven I’d be quite happy – assuming I could get some nutritional yeast on the side" - Matt Preston.
Hummus with spicy chorizo and green chilli
Bring a spicy flavour burst to your hummus with this dip recipe. This recipe is an extract from our cookbook, delicious. daily (HarperCollins, $45).
Sweet potato hummus
This is such a simple combination, mainly chickpeas and sweet potato, but it’s so damn tasty. The onions are really an optional addition, but they bring an extra sweetness and crunch to the dish. Once you’ve tried this, have a go adding other vegetables – carrot, pumpkin, cauliflower and artichoke all work well. This is an edited extract from The Blue Ducks in the Country by Darren Robertson and Mark Labrooy (Pan Macmillan, RRP $39.99). Available in stores nationally.
Spring fattoush with pea hummus and smoky prawns
Welcome the sunshine with this fresh spring dish.