Hummus
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
4.86 out of 5 stars
(74)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 400g / 14 oz canned chickpeas (1 can) (, drained (reserve liquid and a few chickpeas for garnish) (Dried Chickpeas - Note 1)
- 1/4 cup liquid from the canned chickpeas
- 1 medium garlic clove (, minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup tahini, hulled (sesame paste), mixed well before using (Note 2)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of paprika, more olive oil and reserved chickpeas
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Preparation
Step 1
Extra smooth optional steps: If you want ultra smooth hummus, do one of the extra Smooth Hummus steps below (I rare bother!).
Step 2
Reserve for garnish: Reserve 10 or so chickpeas for garnish.
Step 3
Blitz! Place remaining chickpeas, garlic, lemon, tahini and olive oil in a food processor or blender. Blitz until it becomes a paste.
Step 4
Season - Add salt and pepper - if using canned chickpeas, add salt gradually because the saltiness varies from brand to brand.
Step 5
Thin sauce - Add reserved liquid from can. Blitz for a couple of minutes until smooth - but note you will have tiny little grains in it, it won't be 100% smooth unless you do one of the extra steps below.
Step 6
Adjust - Adjust lemon and salt to taste, adjust thickness with more liquid. It should be a soft dropping consistency, like ketchup.
Step 7
Serve the traditional way: dollop a big scoop of hummus on a plate or shallow bowl. Use a spoon to spread it and make swirls on the surface. Top with reserved chickpeas, drizzle generously with more olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.
Step 8
Optional- easy ways to make ultra smooth hummus (Note 4)
Step 9
Method 1: Drain chickpease, place in large bowl and fill with water. Grab handfuls and rub between your hands submerged in the water - skins will rub off and float to surface. Skim floating skin off, drain and use per recipe.
Step 10
Method 2: Tip all contents of can INCLUDING liquid into heatproof bowl. Cover loosely with lid or clingwrap, microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain then use per recipe (hot chickpeas blitz smoother).
Step 11
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