Egyptian · appetizer

Egyptian Hummus

Name: Egyptian Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked and cooked; 1/3 cup tahini; 3 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup ice-cold water; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp cumin; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Egyptian Hummus reads citrus 6.3, sourness 5.6 and nutty 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian appetizer, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

Umami & Savory — 3.2 / 10
Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
Sour & Bright — 8.0 / 10
Bitter & Earthy — 2.8 / 10
Rich & Fat — 6.3 / 10
Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 6.3 · Sourness 5.6 · Nutty 4.8 · Richness 4.8 · Allium 4.0 · Salinity 2.9 · Herbaceous 2.8 · Earthy 2.6 · Umami 2.4 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Fruity 1.3 · Sweetness 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Floral 1.0

What's in it (10)

2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked and cooked
1/3 cup tahini
3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup ice-cold water
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin
salt to taste
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 319.6 kcal, 16.1 g protein, 9.7 g fat, 43.4 g carbs

Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

Blend hot cooked chickpeas with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and ice-cold water until completely smooth and creamy, adding more water to reach a silky consistency.
Taste and adjust lemon, salt, and garlic.
Spread onto a plate with the back of a spoon to create a well.
Drizzle generously with olive oil, dust with cumin and paprika, and garnish with parsley.

Dishes with a similar flavor shape

Hummus — Lebanese
Ground Turkey Kofta Meatballs with Tahini Sauce — Middle Eastern
Shawarma (Egyptian Style) — Egyptian
Perfect Hummus — Other
Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay) — Indonesian

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.