Ginger-Garlic Hummus

Name: Ginger-Garlic Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 inch piece peeled fresh ginger; 2 cups garbanzo beans, drained, 3 tablespoons liquid reserved (chickpeas, from two 15-ounce cans); 1/4 cup smooth cashew butter; 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground star anise; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 green onion, chopped; 2 whole star anise (optional)

Submitted by tornadoes three

"Recommend serving with cucumber rounds or red bell pepper strips. This is a flavorful appetizer. I have only had the chance to serve this once but I had great success with it. Gourmet Magazine"

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 2 1/2 cups

ingredients

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 inch piece peeled fresh ginger
2 cups garbanzo beans, drained, 3 tablespoons liquid reserved (chickpeas, from two 15-ounce cans)
¹⁄₄ cup smooth cashew butter
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons soy sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon freshly ground star anise
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
2 whole star anise (optional)

directions

Using on/off turns, mince garlic and ginger in processor. Add beans, reserved bean liquid, cashew butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, and ground star anise. Process mixture to coarse puree. Add cilantro and green onion; process to combine. Transfer to bowl; garnish with whole star anise, if desired.
*Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.