Hummus from Okara (soy bean mass)

After you have made soy milk, you have the soy bean mass (aka Okara) to use in amazing vegan dishes. You will find a couple on this site, like the Soi Yummie balls and the patties.

Okara can also be used to make a delightful hummus! Served with our homemade flat bread or raw veggies it makes an amazing snack and a wonderful appetizer.

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OKARA HUMMUS

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes - Makes: ca. 1 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cups Okara

• 2 teaspoons of tahini

• 1 a 2 teaspoons of lime juice

• 1/4 teaspoon fresh garlic

• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder

• Pepper to taste

• a pinch of chili powder

• 1 teaspoon of salty soy sauce

• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil

EQUIPMENT

• Blender

• Skillet

• Measuring cups

• Serving bowls

PREPARATION

• Make soy milk

• Take the okara and dry roast the okara for about 5- minutes till it turns little dry and crunchy and a little bit darker

• Set the okara aside and let it cool down

• Make the tahini

• Squeeze the lime

• Mince the garlic

METHOD

• Add the okara, the tahini, garlic, cumin powder, lime juice, pepper, chili powder and soy sauce in the blender.

• Add 1 teaspoon of oil

• Blend

• Add about 2 teaspoons of oil and blend again.

• Repeat this 2-3 times until you have a creamy, thick paste in the blender

• Taste the hummus and add more flavor as desired if needed

• Serve your hummus in a bowl, drizzled with some oil, a bit of chili powder and some fresh mint or coriander. Served with flat bread and raw veggies.

Store the hummus in an airthight container up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

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This recipe is made at the @THEFOODFORESTKITCHEN, the slow food restaurant of @ECOLOGICTHAILAND.

Come and taste the wonderful homemade, fresh, organic food and drinks, while you enjoy the view over the rain forest and valley!

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