Friday, November 04, 2005
Have we forgotten the soy bean? the overlooked friend of hummus
Please ask yourself? When you think of hummus, do you think of soy? Until today, I didn't. Well, in the most unlikely place, I found the most unlikely hummus: edamame hummus.
An interesting innovation on the standard chick pea (inspirational bean that it is) variety, this was offered as a special feature at the Duck & Dumpling, Raleigh's posh asian spot for tasty tofu by another name. The atmosphere and wine list belied the unbelievable find that this hummus (when ordered spicy) would bring. I imagined the combination of tahini, lemon, olive oil, wasabi and edamame with the freshest cucumbers since Eastern Market Sunday would be tasty and interesting, but never like this. This, being a smooth, lighter, but crisp with clear flavors and heavenly taro root chips. Although not classic by any means, the next time you think to yourself: how can I experiment with hummus (as so many often do, I'm sure)? Think outside the garbonzo and look to the bean. Let us all come together and spread the love to the pinto, soy, kidney and black beans. How about some hummus with soul? Let's make us up some black eyed pea hummus!
An interesting innovation on the standard chick pea (inspirational bean that it is) variety, this was offered as a special feature at the Duck & Dumpling, Raleigh's posh asian spot for tasty tofu by another name. The atmosphere and wine list belied the unbelievable find that this hummus (when ordered spicy) would bring. I imagined the combination of tahini, lemon, olive oil, wasabi and edamame with the freshest cucumbers since Eastern Market Sunday would be tasty and interesting, but never like this. This, being a smooth, lighter, but crisp with clear flavors and heavenly taro root chips. Although not classic by any means, the next time you think to yourself: how can I experiment with hummus (as so many often do, I'm sure)? Think outside the garbonzo and look to the bean. Let us all come together and spread the love to the pinto, soy, kidney and black beans. How about some hummus with soul? Let's make us up some black eyed pea hummus!
