Recipe

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• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cups garbanzo beans , cooked (*drain but reserve the bean liquid*)
• 1/4 cup smooth cashew butter
• 1/2 tsp regular sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp chili-garlic sauce (more for spicier version)
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground star anise
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (not dried )
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 -2 whole star anise
• sliced scallion

• 1 In a blender add all the hummous ingredients.
• 2 Process ingredients and if appliance is laboring, add a little bit more of bean liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• 3 Process until smooth, scraping down sides of blender as necessary. Season to taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• 4 Transfer mixture to serving bowl and garnish with sliced scallions and whole star anise.
• 5 Best prepared 1 to 2 hours in advance. Cover well (and if not eating soon, refrigerate), however serve at room temperature.