One of our fine editors asked for some information about spreadable food stuffs, so I called up my mom and made her send me this recipe. It is quite possibly the greatest spread/dip of all time.
Chipotle Hummus
Makes 1 bowl (serves roughly 1 person because this shit is off the chain, yo.)
Ingredients
- 3 15-ounce can chick-peas, drained
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped (add more if you want, I hate vampires and love things that are awesome)
- 6 tbsp tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 2 tbsp adobo liquids from can (add more if you’re not a stank bitch and like things spicy)
- ½ cup water
- Paprika or chili powder and olive oil for garnish
This is real goddamn easy. Put all the shit together except the peppers and adobo liquids into a food processor if you’re fancy and have kitchen tools. If you’re not, (like me), just mash it all up with a wooden spoon in a big bowl. Or use a blender. I don’t know, you’re an adult, just pound that mix like it kicked your dog.
If it’s too thick, add a little water. Keep pounding. By now if you’re me, you will be tired and want a cigarette. Power through, you’ll appreciate it later.
Once you get to a good dipping consistency and you’ve got a nice puree going, get yourself a beer, or a whiskey. You earned it.
After your drink, mix in the minced chipotle peppers and 1 tbsp adobe liquids. Taste for seasoning. Add additional spicy flavor as desired.
Garnish hummus with chili powder, and a drizzle or two of olive oil. Serve with pita, chips, bread, vegetables, or use your fingers, you know you want to.
I got that picture from Wikimedia Commons, yo.
