Why does my hummus taste like tuna?!
I didn't use tahini, the oil I used was some crazy half extra virgin half canola oil, and the chick-peas were "organic."
Do you think any of the previous is destroying the taste of my hummus?
By the way, I didn't follow the recipe exactly, and it's the first time I've made hummus... cut me some slack.
Answers: I put in lemon juice, a can of chick-peas, cumin, salt, chile powder, parsley, oil and crushed red peppers.
I didn't use tahini, the oil I used was some crazy half extra virgin half canola oil, and the chick-peas were "organic."
Do you think any of the previous is destroying the taste of my hummus?
By the way, I didn't follow the recipe exactly, and it's the first time I've made hummus... cut me some slack.
Sorry, but Tahini is the KEY flavor ingredient for Hummus---next to a good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (and no cumin or red peppers needed) A lot of people don't understand that the flavor of the oil is an important ingredient ---that is why they drizzle it on when it is served...sprinkling on some red pepper not flakes is an acceptable way to add punch but it is usually a milder pepper like paprika...Back to the tahini it is what makes ground up beans taste and feel luxurious on the palate...Try making a traditional recipe before you branch out so you will know the flavors you are looking for.
U answered ur own question. U didn't follow the recipe. The tahini is a huge part of it tasting right.
I would suspect the oil. Smell the oil and see what you think. I have only ever used pure olive oil, so the canola may be throwing it off.
Well, keep trying until you get it the way you like it. I would start by using olive oil. Lemon is essential for some bite. Add any spices a little at a time until you get the taste you like. I don't usually add any chile powder or cumin. I would use parsley only as a garnish. Did you rinse the chickpeas well?
you definitely need the tahini.