Asian Hummous

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Bon appetit january 2006. Use canned beans for quicker preparation. Don't skip the star anise as it is a key ingredient. Good with shrimp chips or kettle chips' brand spicy thai potato chips!!

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Steps

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In a blender add all the hummous ingredients.

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Process ingredients and if appliance is laboring , add a little bit more of bean liquid , 1 tablespoon at a time.

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Process until smooth , scraping down sides of blender as necessary.

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Season to taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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Transfer mixture to serving bowl and garnish with sliced scallions and whole star anise.

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Best prepared 1 to 2 hours in advance.

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Cover well , however serve at room temperature.

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Ingredients

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garlic cloves, fresh ginger, garbanzo beans, smooth cashew butter, sesame oil, toasted sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, star anise, fresh cilantro, scallion