Hummus is an incredibly popular dip and spread, known for its creamy texture and great flavor. It’s often enjoyed with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables.
For those who enjoy backpacking, though, making hummus can be a challenge. Fortunately, dehydrating hummus is a great way to bring the dip along on your adventures without worrying about it spoiling.
The first step when dehydrating hummus is to prepare it as you normally would, with tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil as the main ingredients. Once the ingredients are combined into a creamy mixture that’s spreadable but not too thick or thin, it’s time to start the dehydration process. You can either use a commercial food dehydrator or an oven set to low heat.
To Dehydrate in an Oven: Place the hummus onto parchment paper lined baking sheets in 1/4 inch thick layers. Place in the oven at 140-150 degrees Fahrenheit for around 8-10 hours until all moisture is gone and the hummus is dry to the touch. Once finished, allow it to cool before breaking apart into smaller pieces.
To Dehydrate in a Food Dehydrator: Spread 1/4 inch thick layers of hummus onto the trays of your food dehydrator and set it to between 115-125 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 hours until completely dry. It’s important to check for dryness every few hours and remove any pieces that have already dried out.
Storing Your Dehydrated Hummus:
Once completely dried out, move your dehydrated hummus into airtight containers such as Ziploc bags or mason jars. Make sure there’s no excess moisture left in them before closing them up tightly. The containers should then be stored in a cool dark place until you’re ready to rehydrate them by adding water prior to eating.
Dehydrating hummus is a great way for backpackers and campers alike to enjoy one of their favorite snacks without worrying about spoilage while on their adventures. With this easy guide you now know how simple it can be – just combine all your ingredients into a creamy consistency, spread it out onto trays or parchment paper lined baking sheets and then let your oven or food dehydrator do its job!
In conclusion, dehydrating hummus for backpacking doesn’t have to be difficult – just prepare it as usual with tahini paste, lemon juice garlic and olive oil then use either an oven or food dehydrator at low heat for 6-10 hours until completely dry before storing it away in airtight containers until ready for use.