| Masabaḥa | |
| Alternate Name: | Musabbaḥa, mashausha |
| Country: | Levant |
| Course: | Breakfast |
| Main Ingredient: | Chickpeas, Tahini, parsley, lemon juice, garlic |
Musabbaḥa (ar|مسبحة), also known as msabbaḥa, mashausha[1] (Arabic: مشوشة), is a runnier variation of hummus made up of whole garbanzo beans and tahini. It is popular in the Levant. It is often known as masabacha in Israel.[2] [3]
The main difference between msabbaḥa and hummus is the texture. In contrast with hummus, the chickpeas here remain whole.[4] It sometimes contains hard-boiled egg, and like hummus, it is typically eaten with pita bread.[5]
A variation of msabbaḥa common in Damascus serves chickpeas and tahini with melted butter, pomegranate or lemon juice, and pistachios or pine nuts.[6] 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.[7]