Hummus
 

Ok I have had Hummus many times in the past but never understood why some people were crazy about it. Liked it but did not love it. Then about 2 weeks ago I went to Saffron Persian Cafe in Houston. The Hummus was creamy but still had texture and the flavor was great. I could not stop eating it with the bread.

So I started researching how to make it. Tip one don’t use can beans cook your own for a long time. Doing this gives you a thick juice. Tip two make an emulsion of bean juice, lemon juice and Tahini (I used a stick blender). I was so impressed with the result that I post a video on you tube. If interested you can search for you tube Creamy Hummus .

So what other places have really good Hummus?

Hummus Brothers
 

Found this restaurant on Tripadvisor. Last Nov ate at both of them in the central London area (got there on a $250 RT ORD-LHR, thanks FT!).

The hummus and toppings were excellent. The breads were exceptional - a whole grain pita that was freshly warmed or toasted. Check out Tripadvisor for 41 reviews. Not much ambience, not large, but really good hummus.

* Address: 88 Wardour Street, London W1F 0TJ, England
* Phone: 020 7734 1311|
* Website: http://hbros.co.uk

Hummus Bros is yummy... several of the FTers went there last month during the London DO after Friday night drinks. Perfect for when you want a light bite but not a full meal. Only downside is no alcoholic beverages on the menu.

A tiny awful hole in the wall place in the Green Zone, Baghdad. Loved the Hummus and the bread.

I loved the flat bread in Baghdad. I never spent any time in the green zone but some times the night shift Iraqi engineers would have fresh baked bread.

I've had a fair amount of different hummus'es (hummi?) in the past. Store bought is seldom any good. I find that a lot of places try to go too strong on certain flavors, ie., too much garlic, too much salt, too much lemon, too much tahini, etc. The best I've had is the one I make at home. I agree that fresh beans are better but the convenience of canned can't be denied. Same with using a blender versus mortar+pestle (sp.).

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I'm glad to know about Saffron Cafe... I love hummus and have not been happy with most I've found in Houston restaurants.

Just had two tasty falafels and some hummus. Chick peas are great!

I like buying the tubs of garlic roasted hummus from the local grocer... tasty!

There is a great little turkish place close to where I work. It does a mean chicken/lamb/beef/falafel plate that includes grilled meat / falafel, a big dollop of hommus, fresh turkish bread and salad... Their hummus, with a little squeeze of lime.. is oh so good..

Might have it for lunch today. :)

My daughter who is 3 years old absolutely loves it, so I brought her a couple of jars from the CRC :o

I made some a few nights ago using canned beans. Yes it was good and so much easier than cooking my own beans. But the texure and taste was not quite right.

So you use a mortar+pestle instead of a blender to mush the chick peas? I will have to try that. ^

elll, http://www.b4-u-eat.com helped me find a few good places in Houston.

I don't own a M+P, but it seems logical to me... I've always found food that's been in the blender to be over-aerated. Point in case: Salsa made in a blender takes awful (to me anyways). I always cut up the fresh tomatoes by hand when I make salsa. No blender used.

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May I recommend the patented " Showbizguru Handy Hummus Hangover Help. "
Take a lightly toasted pitta bread and fill with a mixture of hummus,avocado and chopped tomato and several slices of bacon.
Eat and repeat until desired effect.
Just the job.

You might have had humus made with chick pea skins removed. The process is a little involved but it's said to produce a creamier product.