"How to make perfect hummus"
Classic Hummus
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 2hrs
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 9 ounces dried chick peas
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 1/2 ounces tahini
- 1 handful of chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- sea salt
Method
Step 1
Add the chickpeas into a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Cover and leave to soak overnight. Drain and refresh.
Step 2
Add the chickpeas into a clean pan and cover with 4 inches of water. Add the baking powder and bring to the boil over a high heat. Skim off the foam. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, skimming off any scum as you go, for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until the chickpeas are tender. Add more water if they need it. Drain over a bowl, reserving the cooking liquor.
Step 3
Put a handful of chickpeas to one side for garnish and add the rest into a food processor. Add the lemon, garlic, tahini, 2 ounces of chickpea water and a really good pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
Step 4
If the mix it too thick, loosen with a little more chickpea water. Do a taste test. You can add more tahini to make it richer if you like and salt to taste.
Step 5
Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl. Using the back of a spoon, swirl into the bowl making a well. Add the remaining chickpeas. Pour over the olive oil and add the parsley and a pinch of paprika. Serve immediately with warm flatbreads.