Shlomos Kosher Sour Picklestomatoes By Sy Recipes

HUMMUS, ALREADY PREPARED (CANNED) BY SY

Steps:

• In a bowl blend the Hummas with the garlic, olive oil, tahini paste, lemon juice, cumin; vary the olive oil, tahini paste and lemon juice to make sure that it does not become to thin.
• You want a nice thick consistency to the Hummas.
• Place on a large round plate and using the back of a spoon to create a"circular swirl like form" around the sides.
• Sprinkle with a little chili/tobasco sauce and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes.
• Serve with pita bread (warm in microwave), pickled garlic cucumbers/olives (Israeli/Arabic variety).
• OPTION- SINGLE HUMMUS PLATE, ALREADY PREPARED (canned).
• Using the above recipe, place a single serving of hummus on a small round plate (add more tahini to taste).
• Using the back of a spoon to create a"circular swirl like form" around the sides and a"well" in the center.
• Sprinkle with hot chili sauce (Substitution- Tobasco Brand/Texas Pete Hot Sauce) In the"well" put some chopped onions, greens, fresh tomato, etc.
• Garnish with parsley.
• Serve on a side dish: pita bread (warm in a microwave), pickled garlic cucumbers and olives (Israeli/Arabic variety).
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• NOTE: Try Pita Snacks#35658 (http://www. recipezaar. com/35658).

SOUR TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut away the brown area and leave a small hole in the tomatoes, which will allow the brine to penetrate into the tomatoes.
• Place the tomatoes in a 3 ½ quart glass jar.
• Put all of the spices into a large bowl and add some water to the mix. Then pour this mixture into the jar and top off with water.
• Place a small item (piece of plastic, wood, etc.) on top to keep the tomatoes down and under the water/brine.
• Close jar and turn upside down to mix all the ingredients.
• Open jar and place a piece of plastic wrap on the top. Use a rubber band to keep it in place. Using a kitchen knife, punch many holes in the plastic wrap in order to let some of the brine gases out.
• Place in a cool location for 3-4 weeks. From time to time you can remove any scum on the top and add a little salted water to top off, and shake the mixture. Then place in the refrigerator.
• The tomatoes are done when they change color from light green to a dull olive green.