Hummus

Middle Eastern

Snack Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4 Total: 10 min

Ingredients

  • Cooked chickpeas 400 g
  • Tahini 80 g
  • Lemon juice 3 tbsp
  • Garlic 1 clove
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp
  • Ground cumin 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Ice water 3 tbsp
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    For the smoothest texture, simmer the chickpeas a few minutes and rub off the loose skins.

  2. 2

    Blend tahini with lemon juice and garlic first until pale and thick.

  3. 3

    Add the chickpeas, cumin and salt and blend to a paste.

  4. 4

    With the machine running, drizzle in olive oil and ice water until silky and light.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust with more lemon or salt.

  6. 6

    Spread in a bowl, swirl the surface, drizzle with olive oil and dust with paprika before serving.