Hummus
  1. Soak 500g dried chickpeas in water for about 6 hours until they double in size

  2. Rinse the soaked chickpeas under running water and check for any bad ones

  3. Transfer chickpeas to a tall pot and fill with 1.5-2L of water

  4. Bring to a boil over high heat and scoop off the foam from the surface

  5. Add 1 tsp baking soda to help break down the skins

  6. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 1-2 hours until chickpeas are completely broken down and mushy

  7. Leave uncovered for another 10 minutes to evaporate excess moisture

  8. Spread cooked chickpeas on a metal tray and cool in the fridge for about 30 minutes

  9. Add cooled chickpeas to a food processor and blend for about 5 minutes until you have a fluffy paste

  10. Stream in 100g sunflower oil while the machine is running, pausing to scrape down the sides

  11. Add 450g light-coloured tahini paste and blend until combined, pausing frequently to mix

  12. Add 200ml fresh lemon juice and 2.5 tsp salt, blending until the mixture thins out

  13. Add 150-200g ice while the machine is running to cool the mixture and achieve the desired silky texture

  14. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until chilled

  15. Give the hummus a good mix to remove air bubbles before serving

  16. Plate by creating a swirl pattern with the back of a spoon

  17. Top with olive oil and cooked chickpeas as garnish

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🫕Dip

CuisineMiddle Eastern

Occasions📆Everyday🎊Party

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 2h

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