Hummus with Zhug Spice

Try giving familiar dishes an interesting new flavor by adding spices.

Zhug is a fiery, spicy spice blend made from cardamom, coriander, cloves, cumin, garlic, salt and chili.
Yemen's fiery Zhug Spice complements almost any dish, from salads to vegan dishes you want to add an exotic flavor to. Try it on hummus, falafel, soups or baked eggplant.

Ingredients
4 cups cooked chickpeas
1 dl olive oil (save some oil and pour it over the hummus at the end)
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
Zhug Spice (use carefully, it is very spicy)
1 pinch of sea salt

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Place in a bowl.
Add olive oil and zhug over it.
Already finished.

Hummus is a perfectly nutritious chickpea cream loaded with vitamin B and fiber. "Brain food", good for focus and concentration.

Hummus can be served as a dip with meze, falafel, a good bread or grilled chicken with tabbouleh salad.

For vegans – Bake halved eggplants in the oven and add hummus on top, sprinkle with zhug to give the eggplant even more flavor.

Johannes from the Great Taste Team wishes you good luck and lots of enjoyment!