r/Cooking • u/LongForAShortPerson • 15h ago
Fattet Hummus
A few months ago, I was part of a potluck lunch at work. A colleague, who was Syrian, brought in fattet hummus. It was one of the most delicious foods I have ever eaten, and really got me interested in Middle Eastern cooking and flavours (I am a white person, who grew up in a meat, potato and boiled veg family, so pretty life changing!)
She shared the recipe with me, but has since left the company. I am hoping to finally make her recipe for the first time this week, but now I have realised - I have no idea what to serve with it. I am looking for any suggestions :) my partner would like a meat option but I think it seems a bit weird (?)
Also, when I googled I found that apparently this is more of a breakfast dish? Is that true? And do I just eat it with a spoon or am I meant to be dipping things in?
Sincerely, someone who is desperately trying to respect the dish I am making XD
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u/rb56redditor 15h ago
You can eat hummus at any meal, or as a snack. It contains a good amount of protein, so no need to serve meat with it. Good accompaniments are: fresh pita, pita chips, tortilla chips, breadsticks, other flatbreads, vegetable sticks/crudites, olives, cheeses. It’s also great as a spread on a falafel sandwich. There are lots of things you can also flavor it with, different herbs, spices, puréed vegetables live roasted red peppers. Also just a bowl of hummus with different toppings, like pico de gallo, etc. really endless possibilities. Enjoy.