Description
A classic hummus recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dry Chickpeas, Soaked Overnight And Drained
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ cups Tahini
- 6 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- Paprika, For Garnish
Preparation
Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a large pot. Fill pot with 2 inches of cold water. Add salt and baking soda. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chickpeas are soft, about 45–50 minutes.
Drain the chickpeas, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
Transfer cooked chickpeas to a food processor. Add reserved cooking liquid, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.
