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Fermented Hummus Recipe
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Fermented Hummus

Create probiotic goodness and outstanding flavor with this fermented hummus recipe. It's a fast cultured food and so easy to make!
Servings: 1 Pint Jar (475 ml)
Author: Clean Food Living

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 Starter Culture See recipe for details

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Cooked or sprouted
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil substitute with ghee is you prefer
  • ¼ cup Bean Water (Aquafaba)
  • ½ cup Liquid Starter Culture (see below)
  • Salt to Taste
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Instructions

A Note Before You Start

  • A liquid starter culture is required for this recipe. Each of the suggested liquid starter cultures below contain active/live probiotics that will be responsible for the fermentation to take place. Here are some options:
    1.) Fermented Vegetable Brine. For example, brine from fermented sauerkraut, white kimchi, carrots, etc.
    2.) Liquid Whey. Whey is the liquid that forms on top of yogurt or separates from homemade milk kefir. If you choose to use liquid whey from store bought yogurt, be sure the yogurt packaging says “contains live cultures”.
    3.) Unflavored Kombucha. You can use store bought or home brewed.

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to the blender except the salt.
  • Blend until creamy smooth. If a little more liquid needs to be added, feel free to do so. You can add either more liquid culture or bean water, just don’t over add liquid since it will result in runny hummus.
  • Transfer the hummus to a bowl. Add salt to your taste preference and combine thoroughly. You can a little or a lot, the amount is up to you.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

Fermentation Process

  • Allow the hummus to sit on the counter for 48 hours. This is the fermenting period.
  • Once the 48 hours has passed, the fermented hummus is ready to eat. Give it a taste test. If you want it to have a little extra zing, allow it to sit on the counter for 1 more day. If it tastes perfect then dive in!

Storage

  • Transfer the hummus to a glass jar and screw the lid on tight. Place it in the refrigerator where it will last about 2 weeks.

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