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kittenscribble) wrote2004-10-21 11:57 pm
kittenscribble) wrote2004-10-21 11:57 pm
entropy disguised as cooking
I have learned two things in the past few nights:
1) dried chickpeas are much, much more impressive after they've soaked overnight. Don't be silly and measure them out dried instead of wet, or else you'll have more than twice the amount you originally needed. oops.
2) on the other hand, an overage of chickpeas means that you get to use the stick blender.
I only wanted enough hummus for my pita, you see. The hummus turned out nicely; I had garlic and basil and all manner of spices. I was too lazy to break out the food processor, so I dumped half of the chickpeas in a tall mixing bowl and attacked them with the stick blender. The other half of the chickpeas went into a pot with slices from some big fat leeks and soup stock; after that had cooked for a bit, I creamed half of it with the blender to create a nice smooth texture.
It's really quite satisfying, the stick blender. With a slight whir, previously intact chickpeas are effortlessly turned into mush. You can run it continuously, but that's not the most efficient way to do it; a series of quick pulses works much more nicely. And it's so easy to clean up afterwards! The bottom half of the blender detaches neatly, and a few swipes with the sponge will take care of everything.
And best of all, it can be used to make milkshakes after dinner.
Also, I impulsively bought a large beautiful bunch of fresh mint. What do I do with fresh mint? So far I've made minty hot chocolate with it, but one can only have so much hot chocolate...
1) dried chickpeas are much, much more impressive after they've soaked overnight. Don't be silly and measure them out dried instead of wet, or else you'll have more than twice the amount you originally needed. oops.
2) on the other hand, an overage of chickpeas means that you get to use the stick blender.
I only wanted enough hummus for my pita, you see. The hummus turned out nicely; I had garlic and basil and all manner of spices. I was too lazy to break out the food processor, so I dumped half of the chickpeas in a tall mixing bowl and attacked them with the stick blender. The other half of the chickpeas went into a pot with slices from some big fat leeks and soup stock; after that had cooked for a bit, I creamed half of it with the blender to create a nice smooth texture.
It's really quite satisfying, the stick blender. With a slight whir, previously intact chickpeas are effortlessly turned into mush. You can run it continuously, but that's not the most efficient way to do it; a series of quick pulses works much more nicely. And it's so easy to clean up afterwards! The bottom half of the blender detaches neatly, and a few swipes with the sponge will take care of everything.
And best of all, it can be used to make milkshakes after dinner.
Also, I impulsively bought a large beautiful bunch of fresh mint. What do I do with fresh mint? So far I've made minty hot chocolate with it, but one can only have so much hot chocolate...
no subject
add it to salad?
make iced tea...
make mint juleps (at your own risk, having never tried one)
see ya laters.
I want a weapon of minor destruction!
(Anonymous) 2004-10-25 12:56 am (UTC)(link)So I think a stick blender would be awesome.
When are you coming over to hang out? I have my two monitors set up and my two kitties settled in. I'm having a housewarming party on Friday as well, come on by if you like after about 9pm. I'm also holding your tools hostage till you show. ;P
Signed up for Nanowrimo too and donated for the awesome writing karma.
Anyway, most of this should have been in an email to you >.< got off track. Hmm, let me think quickly. I personally prefer mint with Irish creme coffee. And I think chickpeas are yucky whether dried, wet, or ground up with weapons of minor destruction.
Yay!
Call me. Miss you.
-Mui
Re: I want a weapon of minor destruction!
YAY for joining the nanowrimo madness! I'll call you later and negotiate the release date for my tools. Glad you're settled in!