Classic hummus
A classic hummus – Middle Eastern style – made with chickpeas and sesame butter. Don’t forget to toast the cumin, it makes a world of difference! Serve as a mezze, with crudités or with spiced pita chips.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp cumin
- 4 cups chickpeas, cooked or canned
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves
- ¾ cupe tahini
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 ice cube
- 1 tsp salt
- Aleppo pepper, to garnish
- 1 stream of olive oil, to garnish
Method
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1
Toast the cumin in a hot pan for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant. Grind ¾ of the cumin and set aside the rest.
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2
Rinse the chickpeas, drain and place in a food processor, grind to a paste.
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3
Add garlic, tahini, lemon juice, ice cube, ground cumin and salt. Blend to a purée. If needed, add water a little at a time, until the desired texture is achieved.
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4
Garnish with the whole toasted cumin, Aleppo pepper and olive oil.
