Description
A bold and creamy Thai-inspired hummus that blends chickpeas with red curry paste, perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed) or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- Water as needed for desired consistency
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, red curry paste, tahini, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and a bit of water.
- Blend until smooth, adding more water or olive oil as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more curry paste for extra spice or lemon juice for brightness.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Garnish with paprika, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Add coconut milk for a creamier, tropical flavor.
- Mix in roasted red peppers for added sweetness and depth.
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for a Thai-citrus twist.
- Top with crushed peanuts or fried garlic for crunch.
- Serve with naan or rice crackers for an Asian-style presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg