I would never normally buy such a thing as tinned Houmous, but in these times of austerity, and threats of power loss, etc, I thought it might be a good idea to see if this was any good. It is Turkish made, so my expectations were high.
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In fact it was quite a revelation. The texture was perfect, and the flavour excellent. It had a very slight nutty taste which I expect was the greater sesame content. All in all it was excellent; and I really wasn't expecting to say that.
Once extracted from its can, I bathed it slightly in Olive Oil, and sprinkled it with Sumac; it needed nothing more.
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I don't know if I could recommend all canned varieties, but if you can find this one (Sofra), I would happily suggest a few for the store cupboard.
I don't think I can find it here. It's surprising that hummus from a tin can be delicious.
ReplyDeleteWe were both very surprised at how good it was. I usually make my own, and I would say that this was 'as good as'.
DeleteThis is just one more thing that I have never tried.
ReplyDeleteDo you mean Houmous, or Houmous from a tin?
DeleteBoth, it just doesn't appeal, I don't like chick peas.
DeleteBut only if you like Hummus! Nasty stuff!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of the great inventions of the Middle East.
DeleteThat is the second time in 12 hours I have heard mention of sumac !. Someone was talking about it on LBC in the night ! I must get some.
ReplyDeleteIt tastes slightly Lemony, but it's no big deal.
DeleteFrances - Are you thinking of Rishi Sumac?
DeleteI have no idea what the British love affair with Hummus is all about.
ReplyDeleteOnce you start to really enjoy it, you're hooked. It's addictive.
DeleteIt never happened like that for me. There was no gap in my life that needed to be filled with the taste of hummus.
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ReplyDeleteThis blogpost was sponsored by SOFRA Foods Ltd, Istanbul, Türkiye Cumhuriyet - for which the blogger concerned received a sack stuffed with Turkish lira and an XXXL box of mint flavoured Turkish Delight.
If only. I do too much free advertising!!!
DeleteIt was tinned Banana Blossoms that caught my eye in Morrison's this am.
ReplyDeleteI saw a few strange things in Sainsbury's this morning too; none of which I wanted.
DeleteYour hummus looks delicious, particularly with the olive oil floating on top. If I ever get around to stashing canned goods for the apocalypse, I will try to secure some canned hummus...maybe a crate or two of it!
ReplyDeleteI think it cost about the same as a tin of Chick Peas, so with the one tin, and no lemon, no tahini, no olive oil, etc, it worked out quite cheap too.
DeleteCurious to know the sodium content....?
ReplyDeleteI didn't look, but it certainly didn't taste salty.
DeleteI've never seen hummus in a can. My kids like it to dip their tortilla chips in.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
It's certainly unusual, which is why I bought it. I might get a couple more just to have it for emergencies.
DeleteI've never seen hummus in a tin can. The brand is not typical for US grocery shelves. Soon you'll have a cupboard of quality emergency tins.
ReplyDeleteI bought it at a very exotic Asian store, so brand names are from all over the world.
DeleteI both make and but hummus but I have never seen it in a tin. Ordinarily it has a short shelf life so a tin for emergencies is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteAnd for a bonus, it was very good!
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