Msabbaha

Masabaḥa

Alternative names	Musabbaḥa, mashausha
Course	Breakfast
Place of origin	Levant
Main ingredients	Chickpeas, Tahini, parsley, lemon juice, garlic
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Musabbaḥa (Arabic: مسبحة), also known as msabbaḥa, mashausha (Arabic: مشوشة), is a runnier variation of hummus made up of whole garbanzo beans and tahini. It is popular in the Levant.

Etymology

The full native name in Arabic is hummus musabaha, with root sabaha meaning "swim", referencing the fact that the chickpeas are "swimming" in the tahini and olive oil.

Ingredients

The main difference between msabbaḥa and hummus is the texture. In contrast with hummus, the chickpeas here remain whole. Author Paula Wolfert describes it as "deconstructed hummus". It sometimes contains hard-boiled egg, and like hummus, it is typically eaten with pita bread.

A variation of msabbaḥa common in Damascus serves chickpeas and tahini with melted butter, pomegranate or lemon juice, and pistachios or pine nuts. In Lebanon, it is known as masabaḥa or mashawsha, and may be served with a hot sauce condiment with side dishes. It is also sold prepackaged.