Istanbul hummus, the popular appetizer of Middle Eastern cuisine, is a similar and very popular appetizer, with chickpeas as the main ingredient, that can also be served as a type of meal. Istanbul hummus, in the form of paste, is a delicious food that contains chickpea paste as well as other ingredients and spices, especially tahini. It is a bit difficult to make. Good hummus masters peel the chickpeas with a method they always use after boiling.

Hummus is a traditional appetizer of the Palestinian, Lebanon region. However, origin research has shown that hums began to be made in Egypt for the first time. In addition, hummus is a well-known and loved dish in Israel, Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan and Greece. Just like the example of falafel, hummus became a flavor that reached the new continent and Europe through immigrants, and became one of the symbols of exchange between culinary cultures. With its spicy and intense flavor and its melt-in-the-mouth form, it has become a food that is easily loved and embraced by the tasters.

In our country, hummus making around Hatay has become a mastery. Hummus, which we can show as one of the most important and iconic flavors of Hatay cuisine, is especially preferred with chili peppers and lemon.