Seaweed Hummus with Smokey Piri-Piri Carrot Crisps

April 29, 2025

Creamy, healthy hummus is a staple for snacking and dipping, but have you tried giving it a unique coastal twist? This fantastic recipe, developed during the time of our former shoreside hub, elevates classic hummus with the savoury depth of our SeaGrown Everyday Seaweed Seasoning.

To make it even more special, we pair the smooth hummus with irresistible Smokey Piri-Piri Carrot Crisps. Thin ribbons of carrot are quickly fried until crisp and then tossed in our SeaGrown Smokey Piri-Piri Seaweed Seasoning for a delightful crunch and gentle warmth. It's a perfect combination for sharing platters or simply enjoying as a flavour-packed snack.

You Will Need:

For the Everyday Seaweed Hummus:

1 x 400g tin Chickpeas, drained and rinsed (you can reserve a tablespoon of the tin liquid, aquafaba, if you like)
Juice of half a lemon (approx. 1-2 tbsp)
2 garlic cloves, crushed or roughly chopped
10g SeaGrown Everyday Seaweed Seasoning
40g fresh coriander, roughly chopped (leaves and tender stalks work well)
1 heaped tbsp Tahini paste
150ml Extra virgin olive oil
Your favourite crudités (carrot, pepper, cucumber sticks etc.) to serve

For the Smokey Piri-Piri Carrot Crisps:

2-3 medium carrots
Vegetable oil (or other high smoke point oil like rapeseed), for deep frying
SeaGrown Smokey Piri-Piri Seaweed Seasoning

To Make the Hummus:

Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor. Blitz on a high speed until the chickpeas start to break down into a coarse paste.
Add the lemon juice, garlic, SeaGrown Everyday Seaweed Seasoning, chopped coriander, and tahini paste to the processor. Blend again until the mixture starts to become smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula if needed.
With the food processor running on a low speed, gradually drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil through the feed tube. Continue blending until the hummus is smooth, creamy, and fully combined. If it seems a little too thick for your liking, blend in a tablespoon of cold water or the reserved chickpea liquid (aquafaba).
Taste the hummus and adjust if necessary – perhaps a little more lemon juice or another pinch of Everyday Seaweed Seasoning? Transfer to a serving bowl.

To Make the Carrot Crisps (Please be careful with hot oil):

Prep the Carrots: Wash and peel the carrots. Using a standard vegetable speed peeler, carefully slice the carrots lengthways into long, thin ribbons. The thinner the better for crispiness! Pat the ribbons thoroughly dry with kitchen paper – this is crucial for safety (reduces oil splatter) and helps them crisp up beautifully.
Heat the Oil (Safely): Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan or wok until it's about 5-7cm deep. Heat the oil over a medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C. If you don't have a kitchen thermometer, you can carefully test the oil by dropping in a tiny piece of carrot ribbon – it should sizzle vigorously and float immediately. Crucially: Never leave hot oil unattended. Keep children and pets away. Have a lid or fire blanket nearby in case of emergency.
Fry in Batches: Working in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan (which lowers the oil temperature), carefully lower a few carrot ribbons into the hot oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Fry for approximately 60-90 seconds, turning gently once if needed, until they are golden brown and look crispy.
Drain and Season: Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift the crisps out of the oil, letting excess oil drip back into the pan. Transfer the hot crisps to a wire rack set over kitchen paper to drain further. While the crisps are still warm and slightly oily, sprinkle generously with SeaGrown Smokey Piri-Piri Seaweed Seasoning and toss gently to coat.
Cool and Crisp: Allow the seasoned carrot crisps to cool completely on the wire rack – they will become much crispier as they cool down. Repeat frying in batches until all ribbons are cooked.

To Serve: Present the Everyday Seaweed Hummus alongside the cooled Smokey Piri-Piri Carrot Crisps and your favourite fresh crudités for dipping. Enjoy this delicious taste of the coast!

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