Decided to be a bit creative and create a Chinese flavored take on hummus. Just to be clear, this is not hummus - hummus is only hummus if made from chickpeas and tahini.
I made a paste of yellow split peas (which I know are used in Yunnan, not sure about their popularity in the rest of China). I added sesame paste and peanut paste for richness, some rice vinegar, garlic, five spice mix, chili, MSG, a pinch of sugar.
Topped it with more unblended peas; peanuts, home made chili oil and a bit of light soy sauce; douchi with garlic and black vinegar; spicy pickled mustard stem; and a bit more five spice and toasted peppercorn.
Served warm with fluffy pita. Not bad at all 
