Thai Peanut Hummus – Sweet, Spicy and Nutty

I am a part of some food groups on Facebook that are simply amazing. The people in these groups are ever so encouraging and share some unusual recipes. One holiday I get up and find the recipe for Thai Peanut Hummus posted. Knowing my craze for Hummus, the admin also tagged me. Given the scheme of things, I HAD to make this creamy, sweet, spicy, nutty Thai Peanut Hummus.

I was actually intrigued by the ingredients and tastes that were incorporated into this dish.

I researched the recipe and found that the original recipe was from this wonderful site called Fooduzzi. Do visit the site; it has some great plant-based, gluten-free recipes.

Also try my recipes for:

• Plain Hummus
• Roasted Beetroot Hummus
• Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus
• Spicy Coriander Green Chilli Hummus

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Thai Peanut Hummus - Sweet, Spicy and Nutty

Aruna

This is the recipe for a creamy, sweet, spicy and nutty Thai Peanut Hummus that is quite a delight. The recipe uses Sriracha, Peanuts, and Honey to lend a distinct Thai flavour to a Mediterranean favourite.

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Prep Time 6 hours hrs

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Sides

Cuisine Thai

Servings 1 Cup

Ingredients

  

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• Cup Chickpeas - 3/4
• Cup Peanuts - 1/4
• tbsp Honey - 2
• tbsp Sriracha Sauce - 3
• Cloves Garlic - 3 Large
• piece Ginger or Galangal - 1/4"
• tbsp Olive Oil - 4
• tbsp Lemon Juice - 1 optional
• Salt to Taste

Instructions

 

Preparing the Chickpeas

• Soak the chickpeas in 2 cups water for 6 to 8 hours.
• Drain all the water from the chickpeas and rinse well.
• Pressure cook the chickpeas in 2.5 cups of water for just 2 whistles.
• Drain the water and save some of it.
• Let the chickpeas cool.

Preparing the Peanuts

• Over low to medium heat, dry roast the peanuts till they start to change colour.
• Let the peanuts cool.
• Rub the peanuts between your palms to remove the skin.
• Blow gently to separate the skin from the peanuts.
• Set aside.

Making the Thai Peanut Hummus

• Grind the Peanuts, Chickpeas, Garlic, Honey, Sriracha Sauce, Ginger/Galangal, Salt, Lemon Juice, and 3 tbsp olive oil into a creamy smooth paste. If required, add some water in which the chickpeas were cooked.
• Spoon the hummus into a large bowl.
• Cover the surface with the remaining olive oil.
• Enjoy with Lavash or Pita bread.

Notes

You can use 3 tbsp of Peanut Butter instead of peanuts. If you use Peanut Butter, reduce honey to just 1 tbsp.

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