afoona
Msabbaha
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Msabbaha

Msabbaha is the warm version of hummus - whole warm chickpeas coated in tahini sauce, olive oil and spices. Traditionally served for breakfast in the Levant, it is a nourishing, rich alternative to the usual hummus spread. A deep, authentic flavor that recalls the village.

⏱ 25 min🍽 4 servings 🌍 Middle Eastern👩‍🍳 Afoona🧩 3 parts

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Cooked chickpeas

  1. 1
    Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking liquid.
    Colander

For the Tahini sauce

  1. 2
    Mix the tahini, lemon juice and garlic and season with salt.
  2. 3
    Gradually add cold water while stirring, until the sauce is creamy.
    💡When you add the first water, the tahini thickens and looks like dough: that's fine. Keep adding water and stirring, and it loosens into a smooth sauce.

To assemble

  1. 4
    Heat the cooked chickpeas with a little water.
    StoveSmall saucepan
  2. 5
    Transfer onto a flat plate and pour the tahini sauce over the top.
    💡Serve msabbaha hot: the warm chickpeas warm the tahini from below, so it stays soft and coating.
  3. 6
    Add the olive oil, cumin, paprika and parsley and serve hot.
323calories
13 gprotein
23 gcarbs
17 gfat
● protein 17%● carbs 32%● fat 51%

Per serving (142 g), of 4 servings

For the Cooked chickpeas · For the Tahini sauce · To assemble ·

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⚖ About the ingredients

🔧 Tools needed (3) · 🍳 One cooking vessel

  • Stove · 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Portable hot plate (one weaker burner) · Camping gas stove (One burner, outdoors) · Electric pressure cooker (multicooker) (One pot, no real shallow frying)
  • Small saucepan · Also works: Pot (None) · Frying pan (A deep pan for sauces)
  • Colander · Also works: Lid (a lid held slightly open over the sink, you lose a little) · Slotted spoon (for small amounts)

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