Asian Hummous

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked (*drain but reserve the bean liquid*)
• 14 cup smooth cashew butter
• 12 teaspoon regular sesame oil
• 12 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 12 teaspoons soy sauce
• 12 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (more for spicier version)
• 12 teaspoon freshly ground star anise
• 14 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.
4. Season to taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Transfer mixture to serving bowl and garnish with sliced scallions and whole star anise.
6. Best prepared 1 to 2 hours in advance.
7. Cover well (and if not eating soon, refrigerate), however serve at room temperature.

garlic, fresh ginger, garbanzo beans, butter, regular sesame oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chiligarlic sauce, anise, fresh cilantro, scallion, star anise, scallion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asian-hummous-149744 (may not work)