Classic Hummus
Smooth hummus from one tin of chickpeas. Cold water and a long blend make it light and creamy.
- Prep 10 min
- Total 10 min
- Feeds 6
- Appetizer
Ingredients
240 g Chickpeas
One 400 g tin, drained weight about 240 g
80 g Tahini
Sesame seed paste
1 Lemon
1 cloves of Garlic
60 ml Ice-cold water
Water with a few ice cubes
½ tsp Ground cumin
Ground cumin seeds
½ tsp Salt
2 tbsp Olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Steps
Blend the tahini
Put the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a food processor and blend for 1 minute until pale.
Add the chickpeas
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add them with the cumin and blend.
2 min
Make it smooth
With the motor running, pour in the cold water a little at a time. Stop when the hummus is smooth and light.
Serve
Spread the hummus in a shallow bowl, make a swirl with a spoon and pour the olive oil into it. It keeps in the fridge for 4 days.
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