I like smoked turkey. The turkey bacon is not so good---but smoked
turkey is a delight. Turkey does have a function in the world-------
as a kid----I used to think that it was TURKEY that created the world's
supply of sesame HALVAH-------I was horrified when I found out that
JOYVA----is a jewish company------for those who do not know---JOYVA is the
company in the USA that makes the sesame halva-----not turks----they
are jews. Even the arab muslims in my town FAVOR ---joyva. I have been
told that "halva" derives from an Arabic word meaning sweet (???)
What does Joyva have to do with smoked Turkey?
depends on how you cook. Joyva also does sesame paste. Sesame
paste is a very useful ingredient------chumous as a side with a smoked
turkey sandwich is a delight. Would you like my recipe for chumous?---
really just standard----but so easy to do----you need not buy the stuff ready
made.
tahini is easy to make, and you can make just what you need and it does not have to sit on the shelf for days or weeks.
thanks I need the exercise------both my mortar and my pestle appreciate your
advice. -------joyva puts out little cans----handy dandy cans.
better advice ****AVOID CANNED CHICK PEAS AT ALL COSTS****
roast the seeds in a fry pan, thrown them in a small food processor or something like a bullet blender, grind, add oil, blend. Takes less time than driving to the grocery store. You can go to a whole food store or an oriental store to buy the seeds for very little.
If you need the exercise....pound away.
If you do used canned chickpeas, drain and rinse well. I used to cook my own and then freeze them. I'd take out only what I needed.
The rest is just lemon garlic and salt
NO CANNED CHICK PEAS----I tried it once. I have sesame seeds---I use them in cooking----in the whole form. -----but for me the issue is storage------and lack of
freezer and fridge space --------CHICK PEAS IN THE FREEZER----you got a walk-in????