Hummus with Falafel and Seasonal Salad

Before you is the king of Middle Eastern cuisine—hummus, which in Arabic means chickpeas, the main ingredient of this thick and hearty paste. Hummus is a point of cultural pride in the Middle East. It both unites and divides the entire region—it is a dish for everyone but belongs to no one. The creators of hummus are fiercely contested by Israelis and Lebanese. The origin of hummus has become a symbol of tensions in the Middle East. There is no good hummus without good ingredients, namely perfectly creamy tahini, high-quality olive oil, and lemon juice.

INGREDIENTS

1 package of falafel mix Jasmeen
250 ml warm water
Rice oil for frying
1 package of hummus Jasmeen
2-3 tablespoons tahini Jasmeen
Juice of ½ lemon
½ teaspoon Lebanese seven spices
1 clove of garlic
Salt to taste
1 package of mixed salad greens
½ bunch of coriander
½ bulb of fennel
⅓ pomegranate
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses Jasmeen
Salt to taste

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Preparation:

We season the hummus with tahini, lemon juice, Lebanese seven spices, and crushed garlic. Meanwhile, we prepare the falafel according to the instructions on the package. We wash the lettuce, tear it into smaller pieces, and add torn herbs, sliced fennel, and pomegranate. We mix the dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, molasses, and salt. On a plate, we spread the hummus, then place the lettuce in the center and add 3-4 falafels on top. Enjoy!

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What is hummus?

Hummus is an element of cultural pride of the Middle East. At the same time, it unites and divides the entire region – it is a dish of everyone, but belongs to no one. The Israelis and the Lebanese fiercely compete for the title of creator of hummus. The origin of hummus has become a symbol of tensions in the Middle East.

There is no good hummus without good ingredients, i.e. perfectly creamy sesame paste (tahini), top quality olive oil and lemon juice.

In Lebanon, it is seasoned to taste with salt, pepper and, of course, the national spice, a mixture of seven Lebanese spices. In the basic version, it can also be seasoned with ground cumin or coriander and a clove of garlic, which will gently enrich the taste of hummus. It is worth sprinkling it with chopped parsley, aromatic za’atar and drizzling with olive oil.

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