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Hummus

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Hummus means 'chickpeas' in Arabic. It's one of the oldest dishes in the Middle East, and Lebanon, Syria, Israel and Palestine all claim it as their own.

Silky-smooth chickpea and tahini dip with lemon and garlic. Served with warm flatbread, falafel and grilled meats.

Authentic Lebanon Hummus recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
190 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gtin chickpeas, drained (reserve the liquid)
3 tbsptahini
2lemons, juiced
1garlic clove, crushed
3 tbspice-cold water
1/2 tspground cumin
1/2 tspsalt
2 tbspextra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
pinchpaprika or sumac, to serve

Method

1

Blend the tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute until pale and whipped.

2

Add the garlic, cumin and salt and blend again.

3

Add the chickpeas and blend for 3-4 minutes, adding the iced water a spoonful at a time, until very smooth and creamy.

4

Spoon onto a plate, make a well in the centre, and fill with olive oil. Dust with paprika or sumac and serve with warm bread.

Chef's Tip

For the smoothest hummus, peel the chickpeas by rubbing them in a tea towel, and blend for longer than you think necessary.

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