Ginger-Garlic Hummus

Name: Ginger-Garlic Hummus
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 1-inch-long piece peeled fresh ginger; 2 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas; from two 15-ounce cans), drained, 3 tablespoons liquid reserved; 1/4 cup cashew butter; 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground star anise; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 green onion, chopped; 2 whole star anise (optional)

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 1-inch-long piece peeled fresh ginger
2 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas; from two 15-ounce cans), drained, 3 tablespoons liquid reserved
1/4 cup cashew butter
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground star anise
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
2 whole star anise (optional)

Directions

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Using on/off turns, mince garlic and ginger in processor. Add beans, reserved bean liquid, cashew butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, and ground star anise. Process mixture to coarse puree. Add cilantro and green onion; process to combine. Transfer to bowl; garnish with whole star anise, if desired.
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*Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.