Asian Hummous

Name: Asian Hummous
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked (*drain but reserve the bean liquid*); 14 cup smooth cashew butter; 12 teaspoon regular sesame oil; 12 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 12 teaspoons soy sauce; 12 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (more for spicier version); 12 teaspoon freshly ground star anise; 14 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (NOT dried); 1 scallion, chopped; 1 -2 whole star anise; sliced scallion

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked (*drain but reserve the bean liquid*)
14 cup smooth cashew butter
12 teaspoon regular sesame oil
12 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 12 teaspoons soy sauce
12 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (more for spicier version)
12 teaspoon freshly ground star anise
14 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (NOT dried)
1 scallion, chopped
1 -2 whole star anise
sliced scallion

Directions

1

In a blender add all the hummous ingredients.
2

Process ingredients and if appliance is laboring, add a little bit more of bean liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time.
3

Process until smooth, scraping down sides of blender as necessary.
4

Season to taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5

Transfer mixture to serving bowl and garnish with sliced scallions and whole star anise.
6

Best prepared 1 to 2 hours in advance.
7

Cover well (and if not eating soon, refrigerate), however serve at room temperature.