In my little village in the middle of Germany, I`m the "King of Hummus", now( which was not soooo difficult). I prepared the hummus "Refika-Style". But I told everyone, that you are the star. I`m a fan. I like your personality, your sense of humor and the way you are cooking. I wish you all the best. Stay healthy! Martin
I have made your recipe so many times because it’s truly authentic. Having lived in the Middle East for 14 years, I was hard pressed to find any hummus that tasted like the hummus I was used to eating. All my friends have said it’s the best they’ve ever tasted and they’re right! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes. Keep them coming.
I also think she's one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. There's something about her that is so captivating. Plus I love making her recipes LOL
She does, doesn't she? She reminds me of a Palestinian Egyptian woman I used to know who made the most amazing food I ever tasted. She would say "I make my food with love, it makes so much difference to the flavour" which is so true and you can see this is true for this wonderful woman here 💜
God people are so "woke" that they're asleep lol All these people talking feeling people's "energy" over videos and pictures and shit lol Energy is a physical current. You literally feel it from being in the physical presence of someone else. It's like the feeling you get in a room of people. Or when someone walks in the room with you. before you even see them you feel their energy. It's like the feeling when you try and push the positive end of two magnets together. It's a physical thing. People get energy confused with a "vibe". Vibe is a better word to use that actually makes sense. Vibe has been turned into a work that means more like a person's demeanor, or expectations of what kind of energy that they give off. Millennial "woke culture" is so lame. These kids lack so much self awareness that they don't even know what the back of their hand looks like due to their iphones being in their face 24/7
My better half made this today while I made Irish soda bread. Turkish hummus with Irish bread cooked and eaten in Scotland: perfect Saturday afternoon. Sağol!
I am from Albania and I love it that there is finally a turkish chef who speaks english online. I love learning from your videos because our cuisines are very similar. Love from Albania ❤
Normally I don’t write comments to let know if it was successful, but for the ones who have doubts; try it! I tried it and it was delicious. In stead of ice cubes i used cold ice water (6 spoons). Tesekkurler Refika. Seviliyorsunuz!
Refika, yabancıların senin için yazdığı yorumları okurken bir kaç kez gözlerim doldu. Bu kadar güzel iltifatlar alabildiğin için senin adına ve ülkem adına mutlu oldum.
Çok teşekkür ederim bu yorumu şimdi gördüm.. gerçekten benim de halen gözlerim doluyor.. ve sevginin nasıl evrensel olduğunu görmek beni çok evriltti..ikinize de kocaman sarılıyorum.. çok çok teşekkür ederim..
Ne kadar cringe sin. Yabanci beyenmis diye gozleri dolmus. Sanki Turk olmasi yabancinin umurunda 🤭 Refika yi Rekifa oldugu icin seviyorlar. Turkiye yi degil 😄
@@newleft2254 ne diyon kardeş çekemiyorsan yürü git beni sinirlendirme lütfen ikide bir emoji koyman zaten senin " cringe"liğini göstermiş. Hadi işine.
My mom was watching with me and said: no one knows the ice cube trick and I told her to wait and see. She didn't believe that you used an ice cube. She thinks that ice cubes or cold water gives the hummus a fair colour. Thanks we enjoyed the video
I had tears of joy watching three of yur videos hummus & falafel you nailed it! No one has ever explained the tips and tricks the way you have 😊 you are the queen 👸🤴 thank you for such lovely recipes ♥️😘
I have always loved Turkey and Turkish people but today, after seeing your show, i am all over in love with my Turkish friends. Brilliant ideas and perfectly awesome video. Love from Pakistan
We all love you Refika: your energy, your smile, your respect for ingredients, your concern for the environment, your love for your culture, and your lovely accent! OMG! You're a joy to watch and your videos are the sunshine in my kitchen in this pandemic days! May God bless you my dear!
I am new to this channel and could not of conveyed this any better. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, heartfelt words and so much Love and Gratitude to Refika for sharing her beautiful spirit and soul not to mention the best Hummus I have ever tasted... 🌿💜🥰💜🌿
Once again from Corvallis Oregon, dammit, 10:00 pm just made another batch to take to donators to Senior Dog Rescue. I can't even buy hummus because of you. I am not giving recipe out, I want them to watch your RUclips so they can see what a amazing lady you are and enjoy the video and give thumbs up. Geezs, you have destroyed or elevated me😋 If you ever come to the Northwest, I live between Portland and Eugene, on an old farm and would love to host you. 40 miles to coast, vineyards, local farms, fabulous food, artisan beer.and a quiet, calm atmosphere, except for Tilly, German shepherd pup.I volunteer for 2 non profits and your hummus will be enjoyed by many. Thanks alot for adding time onto making more food missy😋
Refika, we had a Turkish lunch for my son, who just memorized quran. I used a few of your recipes. Tahini, Hummus, pide, kebab, ayran. Everything was so good, everyone was so happy. May you be blessed with goodness in this life and the next.
I don't know anybody from Turkey, I've never been to Turkey, yet I have this desire to visit your homeland. All I know about Turkey, I learned in school and history books. My heart fills with joy when I see anything from Turkey. People always tell me that, perhaps in another life, I was Turkish. Thank you for sharing this phenomenal recipe. Love it! Greetings from the USA!
I love what you did with the garlic, promoting generation of less waste is a noble thing to do. And your houmus looks so delicious :) I will give it a shot soon.
Gözlerim dolu dolu okuyorum yorumları, Refika'nın Mutfağı'nın çookk uzun yıllardır takipçisiyim, buraya da ara ara geliyorum. Seninle gurur duyuyorum, iyi ki bu ülkeyi bu kadar seviyorsun Refika, varoluşun her aşamasına olan saygın takdire şayan ❤
Thank you. Im 66 years old and i have been vegetarian since i was 24. I have always made my own hummus with a mortor and pestle same ingredients as you( crunchy) . Today i tried this method and the difference is night and day. thank you so much for this and your channel.
I love Turkish food and Hummus and it's not easy to find good Hummus. The way you have made it just by looking it started making my mouth watering. I make myself some time but yours look so delicious. It's not only the Turkish food but every thing about Turkey is so good. I visited Turkey long long time ago and loved it. It is not only mine but this is one of the top destination in the world to visit. It is like whole package deal. The great architecture, Historical monuments, rich culture and on the top of all this great people. Love Turkey.
First time I’ve tasted hummus when I’ve moved to India and I fall in love with it but I always thought it is difficult to make. Now I live again in Poland and I’ve followed your guidelines- it is AMAZING! Thanks to you I’m planning to visit Turkey to try all this amazing food!
Hi My name is Parisa I am m originally Persian but I live in the United States. I just found your amazing channel on RUclips and I love it. Thank you the great videos I’ve tried The hummus and it tasted great I really appreciate your efforts and special Thanks to dear Bahar 😍🤗❤️
Love you and your channel so much. As someone who has been cooking and baking for so many years, professionally and for the family, I enjoy seeing a champion like you, who manages to make me try what you make. You are charming and convey the recipes with a lot of grace, fun and humor. well done
I don't like tahini, but I decided to make this hummus for my husband and children. I followed your method, and they said it was the best hummus they have ever tasted, EVER.
Me too! I've been searching for a new part of the world to learn more about and gather recipes from. I'm delighted to have found this channel somehow. I certainly didn't search for 'Turkish cooking channels' :D One of the best channels out there. I'm scrolling down the comments and hitting the thumbs-up on every comment I agree with so the RUclips algorithm notices the increasing activity and promotes the channels videos and putting them on people's 'recommended' feed. :) Bye, have a great day.
Dear RUclips Algorithms, thank you for suggesting this video, which made me discover an amazing channel! I loveee your fun personality, the recipes and these great video edits! If you will ever organize a cooking workshop in Istanbul, I am all in!
I have been working with your recipe and find it to be perfect every single time! Depending on who comes over, I add more or less garlic and paprika before serving. Made it today with my granddaughter and she ate it along with the chicken (she literally dipped the chicken into the hummus). Thank you for posting it and making us feel as if we were in the kitchen with you.
I fell in love with Hummus like 6 years ago and today I fell in love with this channel. OMG - I think I am about to indulge in a binge watching session really soon. This up to the subtle hints regarding composting and food waste and other sustainability ideas. 👍👍👍
I am adding my admiration for this Lady! My new favorite channnel- looking forward to launching 2023 with this good natured, mad-cap Chef! Thanks for two days of jolly smiles! Soups *and* hummus! A woman after my own heart!
Yes, You can't go wrong with HOMEMADE hummus - and it tastes SOOO much better! (Plus, You avoid all the preservatives that they add into the store bought ones...) 💙💛🌹💜🌹🍎🇺🇸
I live in lstanbul and l love learning ❤️Turkish cooking from RUclips! You are my fave on here thanks so much for your great as well as funny videos! I learn a lot...
Merhaba I'm writing you from Monopoli (southeast Italy)! I'm a big turkey fan! I was in the supermarket the other day and found black chickpeas which are made locally! My humus looks like a chocolate mousse now and it tastes fantastico thanks to your recipe! ❤️
Monopoli- I was there a few weeks ago- great place. Didn’t see any black chickpeas but sounds intriguing. Could you let me know where to get them there for when I return.... hummus is food from heaven😊
@@annedodd5888 I actually found them in every supermarket here - I bought the ones produced in Altamura 😁 (the name on the package is Terra di Altamura) Have fun with it and enjoy! 😊
I've been wanting to tackle middle eastern cooking but didn't know where to start. A lot of RUclips presenters are boring or annoying. You are WONDERFUL to watch, I am so glad i found you. I just followed you and now look forward to my journey into middle eastern cooking! Thank you Refika.😀
Just made this (in UK, hottest day of the year so far) - absolutely delicious! And now, with the skins removed, I understand why my previous attempts to make hummus turned out more like a falafel mix! The ice cube idea is great: I found I needed to add a couple more, and little drizzles of water to reach the “loose” texture I wanted.
I agree that food recipes and culinary practices are unique in every country or region. I think your recipes and culinary practices represent Meditteranean region and culture. Thank you for sharing it to the world to educate us and so we can prepare it ourselves and appreciate them. More power...
Just when you thought you knew how to make Houmous you find this wonderful Turkish lady on RUclips and realise there is always more to learn about Houmous! Thank you 😊
Where I live (Souh Africa) Tahini is either difficult to find or stupid expensive. On a whim, one day, I decided to try peanut butter! Obviously, one has to adjust the quantity accordingly, but oh my greatness, what an amazing taste that adds to the hummus. As always, Refika brings simplicity and love into the kitchen.
Same! I subscribed at that very moment, too! ..... AND she has a beautiful outlook on life, AND she values every bit of the food by composting..... AND she showed how we can choose to not waste perfectly good food! so much love!!!!!
It is difficult to get good Tahini in the middle of the U.S. so I've ordered some sesame seeds to make my own. Thank you for the technique to remove the skins! Edited to add: This was the first video of yours I've watched. I subscribed and immediately found your tahini video. Perfect.
Been making hummus for years, but never soaked them to get the shells off. I tried it today and it was a great tip…..so smooth and creamy. I added roasted red peppers and roasted garlic, my kids love the sweetness of the roasted peppers. Great recipes. ❤️❤️❤️from 🇺🇸
Wow!!! That skinning technique is like magic!!! Just like when I found out how to skin garlic effortlessly. Put the garlic cloves in two bowls (making a circle/globe) and shake for 10-15 seconds. Open the bowls and BAM!!!! Skinless cloves! I can't tell you how many of thousands of cloves I peeled by hand (and knife) in my past chef career. If I only knew this secret back then. The chick pea skinning goes right up there with the garlic clove!
We live in a place devoid of good Turkish food. My Macedonian partner has tried to make humus many, many times without good results. The skin removal and Ice cubes were game changers. She will now share these tips with her 80 year old dad! Thank you from this English/Macedonian humus loving couple ♥️
Watched this 2 days ago and now I can’t stop watching your videos 🤩. You have so much love for food and each ingredient. And I really appreciate you making easy recipes!!
Ooh delicious to the last drop. The lemon zest makes it tangy. Personally, I add garlic paste and chilli on the side. Perfect combination. Never wrong with adding Olive oil. Regards from UGANDA 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬
Refika thank you so much for this recipe! I used to always get hummus back in the city, but because of COVID and financial instability, I had to move back to the province. We don't have any restaurants here serving hummus. I made this today and it seriously took me back to my days in the city.
Omg, that's how we make it in Syria. And it's the first time that I see this perfect recipe on RUclips.. Thank you so much ❤️ It's so painful to watch people making hummus in the wrong way 😅
Hummus came to Turkey from Syria many many decades ago. It's cultural and geophraphyical junction here. Traditions, foods, deserts. Same people living in the southern part of Turkey. So kitchen is common❤
@Edna Turner yes it is true, but not only arabs and greeks, also armenians, caucasians . Turkish cousine is a well mixture of many cultures. Wheat, meat, spices, vegetables, olive oil, meze,deserts. But we are weak about sea food.
Middle Eastern people, love love their garlic! I myself don't like the taste of raw garlic on my tongue 😝 but what I do to tone it down a bit? Put your diced garlic in a mortar and pestle, add the salt that you will use in the recipe, and just blend it well together and that reduces the rawness of the garlic and the pungent taste. But not many middle eastern so this; because they love their garlic. 😆
@@alfreduberstein 😁😁😁 you sound like a true middle eastern. 😁😁That's what I hear all the time and my parents say the same thing! I do not like raw garlic taste. 😝 And it does have health benefits! But I will pass! I'll get them a different way. 😄😊
@@sylvianolastname6606 Actually what you described was the original Middle Eastern way. When I was a kid (loong long time ago) , before all these kitchen processors, blenders etc.; every home had a set of mortar and pestle especially for garlic. and we used to pound them with a bit of salt, and then use it in the dishes. Interesting that you mentioned that, and in those days Hummus was a special meze, not something we quickly fix in 5 minutes because we used to use a bigger mortar and pestle set to pound the chickpeas (which was time consuming and tiring).
Two years ago I watched this video (along with about ten others) to try and improve my homemade hummus. THIS is the version I still make two years down the line.
I ate in a restaurant in Istanbul, very near to the Basilica Cistern, that made one of the most amazing hummus I have ever eaten. They said their secret was browned butter instead of (or complimentary to) the olive oil.
There is such a lot to love about you: Your personality, energy, sense of humour, kitchen hacks, recipes ... and also you always making a case for not wasting food that can still be consumed! Making two cloves of garlic the V.I.P.s of this hummus ;-) Three thumbs up for you, Refika!
This is the first video of yours that I have watched but I can feel the love and authenticity through the camera. I love your environmental awareness and the family involvement. Just liked and subscribed 🤗
As someone from a Lebanese family, I'm so glad that this was made the way my mum makes it. Simple, but effective. No random ingredients like vinegar or cumin making it taste wildly different. This is the way people. Enjoy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this recipe with us. I have attempted to make hummus on my own a few times but never made it as creamy as I wanted it to be and I didn’t know how to. Your hummus is BY FAR the best homemade hummus I have ever made. And to be honest tastes even better than the store bought. You have great energy and I will def continue to watch you. Bless you!
I have made this over and over. Everyone who enjoys it with me, love it. I show them your channel and they fall in love with recipe and your team. Keep those great recipes and explanations coming.
Best step-by-step I've seen. Never thought of using ice to keep it cool, always ended up stopping short of really smooth exactly because it was getting warm. And yep, taking the skins off the chickpeas isn't just being picky, they do add a bitter after-taste.
I absolutely loathe waste so my heart is very happy that you spoke the truth about what is going on on our planet and that you encourage using still perfectly fine food, if not perfectly aesthetic. Lovely video and dish for sure too ^^.
My daughter and I love hummus and the Turkish place we use to get it made some changes in the kitchen. Mama stopped working. The hummus was never the same. We've tried to do it ourselves and it was decent but never smooth enough. Now we know what to do. Can't wait to try.
I do this so often CUZ it's really good that I've even memorised the recipe... I'm doing this for my workmates who didn't even know what chickpeas were 😂 I hope they like it, cuz I'm addicted!
Ok. Absolute game changing hummus right here. I made it in my vitamix to cut down on time and not have to peel the garlic and it is just so fluffy and incredible. I made it only 5 minutes ago and have to make several more batches now since everyone ate it all!!
Draining my brain as a housewife trying to prepare 3 meal everyday here, ever since I started watching your channel my kitchen gets spiced up! Thank you so much!
Best hummus recipe I’ve ever made or ever tried…and that says a lot being Lebanese. I made this twice now (using organic dried garbanzo beans soaked for 24 hours) and plan on only using this recipe from now on, totally obsessed! Thank you! ♥️
My Alexa show brought this up. So I had to come check you out. I love your presence, your personality, your camera person. This is a recipe I will most assuredly try. Refika, keep up the talent and the recipes. Yes! I did subscribe. Thank you.
I made this today and i fell in love.
ruclips.net/video/GtQO-SKzDGM/видео.html the best hummus here
Lucky Humus 😏
With Refika or her wonderful hummus? ;)
@@shinygee8905 with her and hummus both, as its so nice of her to share this tastiest recipe to the world.🥰
@@syedaliammarhashmi you have my respect.
Finally, a cooking channel that cares about not wasting everything! You're so precious!
Agree
Same! We have a small farm. We use so much of our leftover food and scraps for the critters we have. I LOVE not wasting things.
But She wasted aqufaba :[and not use it for mayo, meringue
Agreed!
What?!? Could not agree, she wasted all the aquafaba, which can be used as well to make vegan mayo or sweets
In my little village in the middle of Germany, I`m the "King of Hummus", now( which was not soooo difficult). I prepared the hummus "Refika-Style". But I told everyone, that you are the star. I`m a fan. I like your personality, your sense of humor and the way you are cooking. I wish you all the best. Stay healthy! Martin
cool, ich will auuuch
Das freut mich sehr! 😍
I've been doing "Hummus" for 30 years also. But I learned from you how to remove the skins. Thank you.
I love your personality.
Thank youuuu
Me too learnt how to remove the skin from you!
Thank you! I love your personality on camera!
@@jennifergolay2307 Did you notice a difference in taste without the skins?
Jo Michat ,you from NZ Jo?
I have made your recipe so many times because it’s truly authentic. Having lived in the Middle East for 14 years, I was hard pressed to find any hummus that tasted like the hummus I was used to eating. All my friends have said it’s the best they’ve ever tasted and they’re right! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes. Keep them coming.
This woman is immediately likable
Jose Antonio Fernandez, that's exactly what I thought too.
Yes! And that slowmo of the first bite, dripping with olive oil, was 😍!
Same and subscribe too
Hello from Jamaica 🇯🇲 New subbie! Just came across your videos after binge watching Spanish recipes! Love love love your energy!👍🏽
I also think she's one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. There's something about her that is so captivating. Plus I love making her recipes LOL
She said, "compost"
I said, "subscribed"
Sustainability, awareness, a great recipe, a wonderful chef with a great personality. This channel has it all
Agreed..
I couldn't agree more!
I fell for the ugly vegatables part
Same!
Environmental minded people all perked up ... she is a gem... enough of the capitalistic superficial food
She is so likable and fun! I love how she adds the little details. Like showing us what sumac seeds look like and where they come from. Brilliant!
Thank you so much 🤩😍
@TinaYojka BabaYojkina thanks for the info, was wondering what it was....is there an English word equivalent and where can I buy it in Hawaii?
@@lesleymasumoto808 Hey there! the English word is SUMAC, actually very similar to Turkish one which is sumak. hope that helps. Cheers.
Thanks for the health tip (sumac)! :)
We can see how generous she is
I made it for my family and my baba said its better than the restaurants! So so happy with the results Ma Sha Allah! :)
Not only is her hummus recipe PERFECT, her entire disposition is amazing! She gives off wonderful energy!
She does, doesn't she? She reminds me of a Palestinian Egyptian woman I used to know who made the most amazing food I ever tasted. She would say "I make my food with love, it makes so much difference to the flavour" which is so true and you can see this is true for this wonderful woman here 💜
God people are so "woke" that they're asleep lol
All these people talking feeling people's "energy" over videos and pictures and shit lol
Energy is a physical current. You literally feel it from being in the physical presence of someone else. It's like the feeling you get in a room of people. Or when someone walks in the room with you. before you even see them you feel their energy. It's like the feeling when you try and push the positive end of two magnets together. It's a physical thing. People get energy confused with a "vibe". Vibe is a better word to use that actually makes sense. Vibe has been turned into a work that means more like a person's demeanor, or expectations of what kind of energy that they give off. Millennial "woke culture" is so lame. These kids lack so much self awareness that they don't even know what the back of their hand looks like due to their iphones being in their face 24/7
@@zackdunn5315 semantics, my dear boy; simple semantics.
Big hummus energy
Thanks for the health tip (sumac)! :)
My better half made this today while I made Irish soda bread. Turkish hummus with Irish bread cooked and eaten in Scotland: perfect Saturday afternoon. Sağol!
@hamida matin yes but this is turkish hummus
@hamida matin its okay you can make arab pasta bolognese too
I am late but still afiyet olsun!
@Tralalalala Opaaa and shaorma is actualy turkish but who gives a fuck
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This is the most wholesome video ever. She jus promoted bruised garlic. We have no choice but to stan
I love her too!
I was already subscribed but if I hadn’t been, she would have had me at the bruised garlic! 🧄
"Get all the Goodness of the World and bring it together around food". I love that. I vote for Refika for President of the World!
Came for the food fell in love with the turkish woman
Does she live in Turkey?
Yes she lives in Istanbul
We all fell in love with her.
She is so adorable!
Completely enjoyable presentation - need a friend like that!
I am from Albania and I love it that there is finally a turkish chef who speaks english online. I love learning from your videos because our cuisines are very similar. Love from Albania ❤
I am going to move to Saranda soon bro, all the best! 👍
@@demonwithglasshand I hope you have a great time✌🏽
There are a couple of others - Aunty Saniye and Turkish Food Recipes. Both in English.
Halil Bagosi and she is the best. I watch her videos in Turku and she is a great chief
Rafika, for how long can I keep the hummus in the fridge. Thank you.
My bf is a chef and I made this for him. He said it was the best he’s ever tasted. I make it so much. It’s now a staple in our house. Thank you!
Normally I don’t write comments to let know if it was successful, but for the ones who have doubts; try it! I tried it and it was delicious. In stead of ice cubes i used cold ice water (6 spoons).
Tesekkurler Refika. Seviliyorsunuz!
Subbed. Not just because this woman is adorable and easy to watch, but environmentally responsible!
ruclips.net/video/c2ErvEc9xSE/видео.html how to make pesto🤗
This is the best hummus recipe that I’ve tried so far. Thanks so much Refika😁
Johnnycashm0ney, she cooks well, too.
i love that too!
Same
Yunanistan'da selam,komsular..This woman is a very nice person,you can tell in an instant..Thank you for the recipe.Tesekkurler!!
Türkiyeden selamlar :D
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Refika, yabancıların senin için yazdığı yorumları okurken bir kaç kez gözlerim doldu. Bu kadar güzel iltifatlar alabildiğin için senin adına ve ülkem adına mutlu oldum.
gerçekten yabancıların bu derecede tanıdığı sayılı insanımız var. Bende duygulandım. belli ki kendini onlara da sevdimiş :)
Çok teşekkür ederim bu yorumu şimdi gördüm.. gerçekten benim de halen gözlerim doluyor.. ve sevginin nasıl evrensel olduğunu görmek beni çok evriltti..ikinize de kocaman sarılıyorum.. çok çok teşekkür ederim..
Ne kadar cringe sin. Yabanci beyenmis diye gozleri dolmus. Sanki Turk olmasi yabancinin umurunda 🤭 Refika yi Rekifa oldugu icin seviyorlar. Turkiye yi degil 😄
@@newleft2254 ne diyon kardeş çekemiyorsan yürü git beni sinirlendirme lütfen ikide bir emoji koyman zaten senin " cringe"liğini göstermiş. Hadi işine.
@@newleft2254 As bayrakları as as
Hummus looks great and promoting less food waste is even better!
My mom was watching with me and said: no one knows the ice cube trick and I told her to wait and see. She didn't believe that you used an ice cube. She thinks that ice cubes or cold water gives the hummus a fair colour. Thanks we enjoyed the video
I love this comment. xo
She looks like somebody you can talk to and cry with, and she will make you feel loved, pluse the great cooking. SUBSCRIBED 🙂
You said it so perfectly. Thank you. She spreads so much love, joy and authenticity.
I'm Lebanese and I LOVE this! In addition, Refika, you are a joy to watch. You're a doll! Delicious recipe!
Thank you ❤️🧿😘
I had tears of joy watching three of yur videos hummus & falafel you nailed it! No one has ever explained the tips and tricks the way you have 😊 you are the queen 👸🤴 thank you for such lovely recipes ♥️😘
I have always loved Turkey and Turkish people but today, after seeing your show, i am all over in love with my Turkish friends. Brilliant ideas and perfectly awesome video. Love from Pakistan
We all love you Refika: your energy, your smile, your respect for ingredients, your concern for the environment, your love for your culture, and your lovely accent! OMG! You're a joy to watch and your videos are the sunshine in my kitchen in this pandemic days! May God bless you my dear!
I am new to this channel and could not of conveyed this any better. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, heartfelt words and so much Love and Gratitude to Refika for sharing her beautiful spirit and soul not to mention the best Hummus I have ever tasted...
🌿💜🥰💜🌿
I agree, I love her for being down to earth, caring, so expert, and most of all connecting to each of us directly in an inimitable way.
I agree with you. She has a great soul. May God bless her.. ♥️
Once again from Corvallis Oregon, dammit, 10:00 pm just made another batch to take to donators to Senior Dog Rescue. I can't even buy hummus because of you. I am not giving recipe out, I want them to watch your RUclips so they can see what a amazing lady you are and enjoy the video and give thumbs up. Geezs, you have destroyed or elevated me😋 If you ever come to the Northwest, I live between Portland and Eugene, on an old farm and would love to host you. 40 miles to coast, vineyards, local farms, fabulous food, artisan beer.and a quiet, calm atmosphere, except for Tilly, German shepherd pup.I volunteer for 2 non profits and your hummus will be enjoyed by many. Thanks alot for adding time onto making more food missy😋
Refika, we had a Turkish lunch for my son, who just memorized quran. I used a few of your recipes. Tahini, Hummus, pide, kebab, ayran. Everything was so good, everyone was so happy. May you be blessed with goodness in this life and the next.
Ma sha Allah that's so cute. I'm Turkish and almost hafidha, when I finish I will treat myself to desi food :)
Congratulations 🎉
@@MouniaMSpricht thank you!
I don't know anybody from Turkey, I've never been to Turkey, yet I have this desire to visit your homeland. All I know about Turkey, I learned in school and history books. My heart fills with joy when I see anything from Turkey. People always tell me that, perhaps in another life, I was Turkish. Thank you for sharing this phenomenal recipe. Love it! Greetings from the USA!
I have been making my own hummus for years. This is, by far, the BEST recipe I have found. It's a keeper!
I'm blushing 🥰
I love what you did with the garlic, promoting generation of less waste is a noble thing to do. And your houmus looks so delicious :) I will give it a shot soon.
Julian Bransky pls do give it a shot.. it tastes better than it looks
We dont waste garlic from time, all we do is cut of the bad part.
Julian Bransky š
Gözlerim dolu dolu okuyorum yorumları, Refika'nın Mutfağı'nın çookk uzun yıllardır takipçisiyim, buraya da ara ara geliyorum. Seninle gurur duyuyorum, iyi ki bu ülkeyi bu kadar seviyorsun Refika, varoluşun her aşamasına olan saygın takdire şayan ❤
Thank you. Im 66 years old and i have been vegetarian since i was 24. I have always made my own hummus with a mortor and pestle same ingredients as you( crunchy) . Today i tried this method and the difference is night and day. thank you so much for this and your channel.
Refica’s energy is unique. She’s such an amazing human being! Much love from Chicago, USA
This woman is VERY entertaining and has an adorable personality. I love learning from her!
I love Turkish food and Hummus and it's not easy to find good Hummus. The way you have made it just by looking it started making my mouth watering. I make myself some time but yours look so delicious. It's not only the Turkish food but every thing about Turkey is so good. I visited Turkey long long time ago and loved it. It is not only mine but this is one of the top destination in the world to visit. It is like whole package deal. The great architecture, Historical monuments, rich culture and on the top of all this great people. Love Turkey.
I love how you promote sustainability
But.... She drained odff the aquafaba?? First step in sustainability IS KEEP THE AQUAFABA AND USE IT!
Yes, we foodies really need to take more of a stand here.
@@angieweisswange5873 One step at a time, better than no step at all. :)
@@angieweisswange5873 aquafaba is heavy on the stomach. I never ever use it.
First time I’ve tasted hummus when I’ve moved to India and I fall in love with it but I always thought it is difficult to make. Now I live again in Poland and I’ve followed your guidelines- it is AMAZING! Thanks to you I’m planning to visit Turkey to try all this amazing food!
Where did you live in India?
I love how Refika frequently give Bahar the first taste. Shows Refika’s beautiful generosity of spirit. ❤️
Hi My name is Parisa I am m originally Persian but I live in the United States. I just found your amazing channel on RUclips and I love it. Thank you the great videos I’ve tried The hummus and it tasted great I really appreciate your efforts and special Thanks to dear Bahar 😍🤗❤️
The part about removing the chickpea skins is the best tip I have seen. Refika has the most ingeniously simply kitchen hacks! Thanks Refika
I know right?
I wonder if it takes away from the nutritional value but you gotta do what you gotta do if you want to make hummus
@@sdoken I gave the skins to my very happy dogs so nothing went to waste lol
@@camouflagejumpsuit haha that is awesome. I guess I should get a dog just for this reason 😅🐶
So glad you explained how to remove the skins! You made it simple. Thanks so much!
Awesome recipe..i can tell because i’m an arab.
For a lighter version of hummus add a tablespoon of yogurt. It also gives it a slight tang 😋
Thank you so much to share😍😍😍
Patapik nman po sa channel ko. Sub kita in return
Thank you! Much needed tip❤️
I'm going to try that, thanks from Ireland❤
Love you and your channel so much. As someone who has been cooking and baking for so many years, professionally and for the family, I enjoy seeing a champion like you, who manages to make me try what you make. You are charming and convey the recipes with a lot of grace, fun and humor. well done
I don't like tahini, but I decided to make this hummus for my husband and children. I followed your method, and they said it was the best hummus they have ever tasted, EVER.
This channel is everything I didn’t know I always wanted. I adore you. Thank you
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This comment made my day.. thank you
Me too! I've been searching for a new part of the world to learn more about and gather recipes from. I'm delighted to have found this channel somehow. I certainly didn't search for 'Turkish cooking channels' :D One of the best channels out there. I'm scrolling down the comments and hitting the thumbs-up on every comment I agree with so the RUclips algorithm notices the increasing activity and promotes the channels videos and putting them on people's 'recommended' feed. :) Bye, have a great day.
Dear RUclips Algorithms, thank you for suggesting this video, which made me discover an amazing channel! I loveee your fun personality, the recipes and these great video edits! If you will ever organize a cooking workshop in Istanbul, I am all in!
I have been working with your recipe and find it to be perfect every single time!
Depending on who comes over, I add more or less garlic and paprika before serving.
Made it today with my granddaughter and she ate it along with the chicken (she literally dipped the chicken into the hummus).
Thank you for posting it and making us feel as if we were in the kitchen with you.
I fell in love with Hummus like 6 years ago and today I fell in love with this channel. OMG - I think I am about to indulge in a binge watching session really soon. This up to the subtle hints regarding composting and food waste and other sustainability ideas. 👍👍👍
I want to visit Turkey! Actually, I want to visit your kitchen.
Always welcome 😍😍
Me too!!!
Turkish cuisine is fantastic! There's such a variety of food for both vegans/vegetarians and nonvegetarians.
Where were you when I was visiting Turkey? :)!
In sha Allah will visit the beautiful Turkey again if Allah wills. Meanwhile lots of duas for you all.
Me too!
Diğer milletlere bizleri en iyi şekilde temsil ettiğiniz için sizinle gurur duyuyorum. Daha da büyümeniz en büyük temennim❤️
I am adding my admiration for this Lady! My new favorite channnel- looking forward to launching 2023 with this good natured, mad-cap Chef! Thanks for two days of jolly smiles! Soups *and* hummus! A woman after my own heart!
Thanks. Going to do this instead of buying hummus. I love Turkish cuisine. Was exposed to it when I lived in Germany.
Yes, You can't go wrong with HOMEMADE hummus - and it tastes SOOO much better!
(Plus, You avoid all the preservatives that they add into the store bought ones...)
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Patapik nman po sa channel ko. Sub kita in return
I live in lstanbul and l love learning ❤️Turkish cooking from RUclips! You are my fave on here thanks so much for your great as well as funny videos! I learn a lot...
Merhaba I'm writing you from Monopoli (southeast Italy)! I'm a big turkey fan! I was in the supermarket the other day and found black chickpeas which are made locally! My humus looks like a chocolate mousse now and it tastes fantastico thanks to your recipe! ❤️
Monopoli- I was there a few weeks ago- great place. Didn’t see any black chickpeas but sounds intriguing. Could you let me know where to get them there for when I return.... hummus is food from heaven😊
@@annedodd5888 I actually found them in every supermarket here - I bought the ones produced in Altamura 😁 (the name on the package is Terra di Altamura)
Have fun with it and enjoy! 😊
I've been wanting to tackle middle eastern cooking but didn't know where to start. A lot of RUclips presenters are boring or annoying. You are WONDERFUL to watch, I am so glad i found you. I just followed you and now look forward to my journey into middle eastern cooking! Thank you Refika.😀
Just made this (in UK, hottest day of the year so far) - absolutely delicious! And now, with the skins removed, I understand why my previous attempts to make hummus turned out more like a falafel mix! The ice cube idea is great: I found I needed to add a couple more, and little drizzles of water to reach the “loose” texture I wanted.
Linda.
God bless you girl.
How I've longed to hear this:
"I found ..."
Instead of: "I found *OUT" ... *
I made it twice with your exact recipe and method. My daughter's and I think it's the best hummus we've eaten. Thank you!
Looks amazing! And your shots of Istanbul make me nostalgic. Lots of love to Turkiye from a Pakistani fan xx
I agree that food recipes and culinary practices are unique in every country or region. I think your recipes and culinary practices represent Meditteranean region and culture. Thank you for sharing it to the world to educate us and so we can prepare it ourselves and appreciate them. More power...
This is the best hummus! Removing the skins is worth that extra bit of effort and using ice to cool it down while blending is brilliant. Thank you!
Just when you thought you knew how to make Houmous you find this wonderful Turkish lady on RUclips and realise there is always more to learn about Houmous! Thank you 😊
She is amazing ! I love her spirit, the camera in the frame, the way she talks, the way hummus drips, this is perfect !
Rafika I made this today. It was DELICIOUS. The place we use to get some great hummus closed down and nowhere else had it as good. Thanks!
Where I live (Souh Africa) Tahini is either difficult to find or stupid expensive. On a whim, one day, I decided to try peanut butter! Obviously, one has to adjust the quantity accordingly, but oh my greatness, what an amazing taste that adds to the hummus.
As always, Refika brings simplicity and love into the kitchen.
If you have a blender you can make your own tahini
Make your own from sesame seeds and oil being ground in a blender lol
Now I am going to have to try it.....with peanut butter.
Almond butter now. Let's throw some Dutch in the also!!!
You can make Tahini at home yourself.. so many videos on youtube show you how
I subscribed when:
"We'll start right after I clean up!"
🤣 Like being in my own kitchen!
Same! I subscribed at that very moment, too! ..... AND she has a beautiful outlook on life, AND she values every bit of the food by composting..... AND she showed how we can choose to not waste perfectly good food! so much love!!!!!
Ditto here! That was a masterstroke! 😂😂😂
It is difficult to get good Tahini in the middle of the U.S. so I've ordered some sesame seeds to make my own. Thank you for the technique to remove the skins!
Edited to add: This was the first video of yours I've watched. I subscribed and immediately found your tahini video. Perfect.
Believe it or not, peanut butter is a great substitute. You can use just about anything, but the plain, natural type is closest to tahini.
Been making hummus for years, but never soaked them to get the shells off. I tried it today and it was a great tip…..so smooth and creamy. I added roasted red peppers and roasted garlic, my kids love the sweetness of the roasted peppers. Great recipes. ❤️❤️❤️from 🇺🇸
Ohhh red roasted peppers! Great idea, I love these peppers😋
Wow!!! That skinning technique is like magic!!! Just like when I found out how to skin garlic effortlessly. Put the garlic cloves in two bowls (making a circle/globe) and shake for 10-15 seconds. Open the bowls and BAM!!!! Skinless cloves! I can't tell you how many of thousands of cloves I peeled by hand (and knife) in my past chef career. If I only knew this secret back then. The chick pea skinning goes right up there with the garlic clove!
Thank uuu ❤️
What do u mean, making a circle/globe??
@@Suntasticfun Maybe this will help: www.wikihow.com/video/c/cd/Peel%20a%20Garlic%20Clove%20Step%2015%20Version%203.360p.mp4
Martha knows where you live......
We live in a place devoid of good Turkish food. My Macedonian partner has tried to make humus many, many times without good results. The skin removal and Ice cubes were game changers. She will now share these tips with her 80 year old dad! Thank you from this English/Macedonian humus loving couple ♥️
Hummus isn’t Turkish food
Enjoy! ❤️
Watched this 2 days ago and now I can’t stop watching your videos 🤩. You have so much love for food and each ingredient. And I really appreciate you making easy recipes!!
Brilliant. This is the only way I’ve ever gotten hummus as smooth as I’ve wanted it.
Ooh delicious to the last drop. The lemon zest makes it tangy. Personally, I add garlic paste and chilli on the side. Perfect combination. Never wrong with adding Olive oil. Regards from UGANDA 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬
I have made hummus for 30+ years and Refika’s recipe is now my favorite.
Refika thank you so much for this recipe! I used to always get hummus back in the city, but because of COVID and financial instability, I had to move back to the province. We don't have any restaurants here serving hummus. I made this today and it seriously took me back to my days in the city.
Omg, that's how we make it in Syria. And it's the first time that I see this perfect recipe on RUclips.. Thank you so much ❤️
It's so painful to watch people making hummus in the wrong way 😅
Caroline z !! مليان اليوتيوب وصفات صحيحة
@@hajerbeyatli8149 ماعم احكي عن اي حدا دايق الحمص المظبوط وعملو ونزل فيديو عنو (ان كان شيف او ست بيت او.. الخ)
ازا بتدور على صانع محتوى اجنبي عامل الحمص بهي الطريقة، ردلي خبر
شوف الاميركان كيف بيعملو الحمص مثلا.. شي متل القتل ع الراس.. وشايفين حالن فيه ومو مسدقين
مو غلط ازا قلتلا شكرا للمخلوقة لان عم تنشر الطريقة الصح.. ❤️
ازا بتحضر
Hummus came to Turkey from Syria many many decades ago. It's cultural and geophraphyical junction here. Traditions, foods, deserts. Same people living in the southern part of Turkey. So kitchen is common❤
@Edna Turner yes it is true, but not only arabs and greeks, also armenians, caucasians . Turkish cousine is a well mixture of many cultures. Wheat, meat, spices, vegetables, olive oil, meze,deserts. But we are weak about sea food.
Caroline z لا مو غلط ، بس لانو بالتعليق مكتوب اول مرة بشوف على اليوتيوب وصفة صحيحة للحمص. شكراً على التوضيح
I would love to spend the whole day with this lady lol
Crush the garlic and soak it in the lemon juice for half an hour to cook it out.Huge difference.
But it kills all of the health benefits of garlic has. Taste vs Health stuff
Middle Eastern people, love love their garlic! I myself don't like the taste of raw garlic on my tongue 😝 but what I do to tone it down a bit? Put your diced garlic in a mortar and pestle, add the salt that you will use in the recipe, and just blend it well together and that reduces the rawness of the garlic and the pungent taste. But not many middle eastern so this; because they love their garlic. 😆
@@alfreduberstein 😁😁😁 you sound like a true middle eastern. 😁😁That's what I hear all the time and my parents say the same thing! I do not like raw garlic taste. 😝 And it does have health benefits! But I will pass! I'll get them a different way. 😄😊
@@sylvianolastname6606 Actually what you described was the original Middle Eastern way. When I was a kid (loong long time ago) , before all these kitchen processors, blenders etc.; every home had a set of mortar and pestle especially for garlic. and we used to pound them with a bit of salt, and then use it in the dishes. Interesting that you mentioned that, and in those days Hummus was a special meze, not something we quickly fix in 5 minutes because we used to use a bigger mortar and pestle set to pound the chickpeas (which was time consuming and tiring).
Two years ago I watched this video (along with about ten others) to try and improve my homemade hummus.
THIS is the version I still make two years down the line.
I ate in a restaurant in Istanbul, very near to the Basilica Cistern, that made one of the most amazing hummus I have ever eaten. They said their secret was browned butter instead of (or complimentary to) the olive oil.
There is such a lot to love about you: Your personality, energy, sense of humour, kitchen hacks, recipes ... and also you always making a case for not wasting food that can still be consumed! Making two cloves of garlic the V.I.P.s of this hummus ;-) Three thumbs up for you, Refika!
Admirable thanks
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This is the first video of yours that I have watched but I can feel the love and authenticity through the camera. I love your environmental awareness and the family involvement. Just liked and subscribed 🤗
As someone from a Lebanese family, I'm so glad that this was made the way my mum makes it. Simple, but effective. No random ingredients like vinegar or cumin making it taste wildly different. This is the way people. Enjoy.
I personally believe that we should always protect the original and traditional way of foods so that we can prolong our culture! 🥰
THANK YOU FOR SHOWING HOW TO GET RID OF SKINS.
I like how you always remind and teach people to make more environment friendly choices 💚
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this recipe with us. I have attempted to make hummus on my own a few times but never made it as creamy as I wanted it to be and I didn’t know how to. Your hummus is BY FAR the best homemade hummus I have ever made. And to be honest tastes even better than the store bought. You have great energy and I will def continue to watch you. Bless you!
I have made this over and over. Everyone who enjoys it with me, love it. I show them your channel and they fall in love with recipe and your team. Keep those great recipes and explanations coming.
I’ve never been a fan of hummus until now! No one has ever shared to remove the skins. Delicious! Thank you!
“I would like to take all the goodness from around the world and bring it together around food”. I’m in!!!!😋😄😆
Me too!😁
Yess add me too 😋
Best step-by-step I've seen. Never thought of using ice to keep it cool, always ended up stopping short of really smooth exactly because it was getting warm. And yep, taking the skins off the chickpeas isn't just being picky, they do add a bitter after-taste.
Thank you very much! I have been to Turkey several times. I love the country, the people and the food😍
Yum, hummus with sumac, cumin and lots of olive oil...
I absolutely loathe waste so my heart is very happy that you spoke the truth about what is going on on our planet and that you encourage using still perfectly fine food, if not perfectly aesthetic. Lovely video and dish for sure too ^^.
My daughter and I love hummus and the Turkish place we use to get it made some changes in the kitchen. Mama stopped working. The hummus was never the same. We've tried to do it ourselves and it was decent but never smooth enough. Now we know what to do. Can't wait to try.
I do this so often CUZ it's really good that I've even memorised the recipe... I'm doing this for my workmates who didn't even know what chickpeas were 😂 I hope they like it, cuz I'm addicted!
Ok. Absolute game changing hummus right here. I made it in my vitamix to cut down on time and not have to peel the garlic and it is just so fluffy and incredible. I made it only 5 minutes ago and have to make several more batches now since everyone ate it all!!
Draining my brain as a housewife trying to prepare 3 meal everyday here, ever since I started watching your channel my kitchen gets spiced up! Thank you so much!
Best hummus recipe I’ve ever made or ever tried…and that says a lot being Lebanese. I made this twice now (using organic dried garbanzo beans soaked for 24 hours) and plan on only using this recipe from now on, totally obsessed! Thank you! ♥️
I had the best humus of my life in Beirut as a turkish guy.. cheers
And where do you think it differes fron what you tried priorly?
@@vivamaricica1315 texture, taste, presentation...
I’ve had some really great tasting hummus in my life but this hummus recipe not only tastes great it is also very smooth.
Enjoy it honey! ❤️
My Alexa show brought this up. So I had to come check you out. I love your presence, your personality, your camera person. This is a recipe I will most assuredly try. Refika, keep up the talent and the recipes. Yes! I did subscribe. Thank you.
Enjoy Sheryl! There are many wonderful recipes to make on our page, I recommend checking them all ❤