Monday, January 31, 2011

From Israel with Love: Meaty Hummus

This recipe was given to me by my dear friend and teacher of Judaism, who lives in Israel and was so kind to share it with me. I have never seen this combination of hummus and meat; I think it is very creative. Let's call it Meaty Hummus. Ladies and Gentlemen,
Meaty Hummus
"When I make this for 2-4 people, I freeze half.  6 or more people, I use it all.  We like it and can make a meal of the meat and hummus on my challah ... and sometimes we do when it is just the two of us.  We will have soup and this dish.
 Put your hummus on a platter making a well in the center as usual, but instead of adding oil, fill the center full of the meat mixture and when you take the hummus to put on the challah, take the meat mixture with it and smear them both. 
 Ingredients:
  1/2 kilo (one pound) of ground beef, chicken or turkey or a combination of meats
1/2 Tbsp chicken soup powder (I use Osem, no MSG)
1/2 Tbsp paprika
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 to 1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 Tbsp honey
1/4 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp basil
optional : fresh coriander leaves chopped -one or two branches
optional:  few drops of Tabasco
1 large onion --chopped small (minced)
Preparation:
Fry the onion in a little oil (I always use olive oil). Add the ground beef and cook until done. Stir to keep the pieces small. Add the spices and mix well and cook for another minute or two and you are done.
I make ahead and refrigerate and put on the blech Erev Shabbos. I add it to the hummus before motzei. "
Looks like heaven to me ... :)