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Hummus Recipe

  HUMMUS

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: Overnight soaking

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Cook: 60 minutes

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Ingredients:

  • 400 gr dry chickpeas
  • Water
  • 5 lemons
  • 500 gr sesame paste (tahini)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cummin powder
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper
  • 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped

Preparation:

  • Place the chick peas into a bowl of water to soak overnight.
  • Drain and  boil in  one  liter of water until soft.
  • Drain the cooked chickpeas leaving about a cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Store the remaining liquid for later use if required.
  • Puree the chickpeas in a food processor or blender.
  • Then add the lemon juice to the mixture with the tahini, black pepper, cumin, salt and garlic and continue to blend.
  • If the mixture becomes too thick, add some of the cooking liquid stored.
  • Place in a serving dish and garnish with olive oil, red pepper and parsley.

Note: This side dish is usually served cold with meat dishes, such as kebab.

Bon appetit