Potato hummus
August 27, 2011 • Category: Mezze/Appetizers
This should conclude my hummus week (unless I feel the urge to make yet another hummus mañana); this is a classic potato with tarator (tahini) sauce, except I used (organic) sweet potatoes.
The lamb chops are marinated briefly in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic paste, Aleppo pepper and wild zaatar or thyme.
INGREDIENTS: Per potato (weight about 12 ounces)
- 1 sweet potato, per serving
- 3 tablespoons of tahini
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves of garlic, mashed with a dash of salt
- water, as needed (one or more tablespoons)
METHOD:
- Bake the potato in the microwave for 6 minutes (or in the oven for a lot longer).
- Scoop out the flesh and mash briefly with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt. If the potato is too dry and crumbly, but the taste is perfect, add a tablespoon of water (or more) to get it moister. Serve at room temperature or warm.
Comments
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Rosa says:
That is a droolworthy dish! I really like that Lebanese potato mash…
Cheers,
Rosa
On August 27, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Fig & Cherry says:
What a fabulous idea! I bet it would also be lovely with orange sweet potatoes – will definitely be giving this a try as we eat lamb all the time (it’s my favourite meat).
Great series of posts – loved them!
On August 27, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Claudia says:
I will miss your hummus week and look forward to you getting back into a hummus mood. I have never made hummus out of anything but beans. The idea of a sweet potato just tickles my fancy and love it paired with the lamb.
On August 27, 2011 at 6:57 pm
wizzythestick says:
What a beautiful and clever presentation. I love it!
On August 27, 2011 at 7:59 pm
Eve@CheapEthnicEatz says:
Lots of great hummus ideas. They can make a boring meal quite different. Lots of creativity in your different ones presented this week. The lamb looks succulent by the way!
On August 27, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Meister@Nervous Cook says:
Two of my very favorite foods– hummus and sweet potatoes — and yet I would never have thought to put them together! Now I can’t wait.
On August 27, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Chiara says:
Great hummus ideas Joumana! have a good Sunday…
On August 28, 2011 at 1:40 am
Yasmeen says:
Hummus week – love it! This potato hummus is really inventive, Joumana. Great work.
On August 28, 2011 at 2:27 am
Nadji says:
Cela fait une éternité que je n’ai pas cuisiné la patate douce. De plus, purée +,tahiné: un mélange qui doit être délicieux. Je note.
A très bientôt
On August 28, 2011 at 3:38 am
Yolanda says:
What a great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guess what I am going to cook now ;p love xoxo
On August 28, 2011 at 3:58 am
pierre says:
cette petite cote d’agneau me donne des envies de bbq!!!pierre
On August 28, 2011 at 9:36 am
Maria @ Scandifoodie says:
I love all the different hummus you’ve been experimenting with!
On August 28, 2011 at 12:37 pm
rebecca says:
fun dish and adore lamb looks awesome
On August 28, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Steve @ HPD says:
Been out for a week, just now catching up … going to bookmark this whole series for sure!
On August 28, 2011 at 3:53 pm
T.W Barritt says:
I have a sweet potato hummus coming up, too! It was totally new to me, but I loved the flavor!
On August 28, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Tres Delicious says:
That looks dry thought the taste seems savory.
On August 28, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Trix says:
Your hummus series has been so much fun to read – I really got an education, and working at a Middle Eastern style restaurant, I feel inspired to bring some of these things to the table!
On August 31, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Magic of Spice says:
Beautiful dish! I have enjoyed your hummus series and this one is no exception…delightful!
On August 31, 2011 at 2:26 pm
domi says:
Superbe !!!!
On September 1, 2011 at 10:40 am