Hummus (or
houmous) is a dip made of
chickpea paste with with various additions (such as olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tahini). It is popular all over the
Middle East, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, and increasingly in countries such as the UK. It is usually scooped up with bread (chunks of
pitta) to be eaten.
See also: Greek cuisine, Turkish cuisine
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