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Hilbah (Fenugreek Condiment)

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Hilbah, (Arabic: حلبة) also spelled holbah, is a condiment or dollop made from ground fenugreek seeds. It is typically consumed with a morsel of bread (sop), or added as flavoring to hot soups. Its preparation is mostly found in Yemen, Israel and other Middle-Eastern countries.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp ground fenugreek seeds
  • 1 cup water
  • Coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • Leeks, chopped
  • 1 lemon or citric acid to taste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp zḥug (hot sauce made from red peppers, garlic, coriander leaves, etc.)
  • Grated tomato (optional) (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soak ground fenugreek in the water for 3 hours until expanded.
  2. 2
    Beat with a spatula until paste becomes light and frothy. Gradually add more water if necessary.
  3. 3
    Mix in coriander leaves and leeks.
  4. 4
    Mix in salt, lemon juice, and zḥug.
  5. 5
    Mix in grated tomato if using.
Category
Side Dishes

Dietary Information

Kosher
Vegan

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Hilbah_(Fenugreek_Condiment)