Eritrean-Style Berbere Chickpea Dip

Name: Eritrean-Style Berbere Chickpea Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Eritrea
Ingredients: 250 g Chickpeas (soaked overnight and drained); 800 ml Water; 10 g Garlic (crushed); 30 ml Lemon Juice; 4 g Cumin Powder; 4 g Berbere; 30 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 5 g Salt

A contemporary Eritrean-style chickpea dip flavored with garlic, lemon, cumin, and berbere. It is presented as a local-inspired adaptation rather than a named traditional dish.

Prep

15m

Cook

1h 15m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

309kcal

Calories

13g

Protein

11g

Fat

42g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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250g
Chickpeas (soaked overnight and drained)
800ml
Water
10g
Garlic (crushed)
30ml
Lemon Juice
4g
Cumin Powder
4g
Berbere
30ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5g
Salt

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Method

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4 steps

01
Simmer the chickpeas in the water for 60 to 75 minutes, until very tender. Reserve a little cooking liquid, then drain.
02
Blend the chickpeas with the garlic until mostly smooth.
03
Add the lemon juice, cumin powder, berbere, extra virgin olive oil, and salt, then blend until creamy.
04
Blend in reserved cooking liquid as needed for a smooth, spoonable texture, then serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

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