Silky smooth creamy hummus just like your favourite Turkish/Lebanese restaurant might make. This hummus takes a little longer to make but is so worth the effort.
Ingredients
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400g
can chickpeas, drained and rinsed or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
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1/4 cup
hulled tahini
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1-2 cloves
garlic
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1/2 teaspoon
ground cumin
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2 tablespoons
lemon juice
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3 tablespoons
ice cold water
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1/2 teaspoon
sea salt
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1 tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
Method
If using canned chickpeas then pllace the rinsed chickpeas in a saucepan and cover generously with cold water and a pinch – 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon – baking soda. Simmer for 25-30 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water, rub of loose skins as is feasible in terms of time.
Place chickpeas in a food processor with tahini, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, water and salt
Process until smooth. Taste and adjust flavours to suit.
Spoon into a bowl or container and drizzle with olive oil. Refrigerate until needed.
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