Hummus

حمص · Hummus

Ingredients9

• dried chickpeas200 g
• baking soda1 tsp
• tahini80 g
• lemon juice60 ml
• garlic2 cloves
• salt1 tsp
• ice water60 ml
• olive oil2 tbsp
• ground cumin1/2 tsp

Method

1. Soak the chickpeas in plenty of water with the baking soda for 12 hours, then drain and rinse.
2. Simmer the chickpeas in fresh water until very soft, about 45–60 minutes, then drain and reserve a little cooking liquid.
3. Blend the warm chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin until smooth.
4. Add ice water a little at a time and blend until the hummus is light and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust salt and lemon, then spread in a bowl and finish with olive oil.