Creamy Hummus in 5 Steps Recipe
Creamy Hummus in 5 Steps Recipe by Chef Luca De Santis, step by step with the cooking video. Smooth, creamy hummus with chickpeas, tahini, lemon salt and t
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Middle Eastern
Creamy Hummus in 5 Steps
Smooth, creamy hummus with chickpeas, tahini, lemon salt and two oils.
The story of the dish
Chickpeas have been eaten in the Middle East for thousands of years; hummus bi tahina appears in Cairo cookbooks of the 13th century and is now claimed by many countries.
The name: Hummus is the Arabic word for 'chickpea'.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | EUg · ml | UScups · spoons |
|---|---|---|
| dried chickpeas | 300 g | 2 cups |
| tahini | 20 g | 1 tbsp |
| lemon salt | 5 g | 1 tsp |
| salt | 3 g | ½ tsp |
| extra virgin olive oil | 20 ml | 4 tsp |
| seed oil | 20 ml | 4 tsp |
| lemon juice | ≈ 30 ml | ≈ 2 tbsp |
| garlic | ≈ 4 g | ≈ 1 cloves |
| ice-cold water | ≈ 60 ml | ≈ ¼ cup |
| paprika or cumin to garnish | ≈ 1 g | ≈ ½ tsp |
≈ amount suggested from similar recipes
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Also used: blender or food processor · spatula · serving plate
Method
- dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in water with a little baking soda, then drain and cook in fresh water until very soft
- Blend the chickpeas with the lemon juice, garlic, lemon salt and salt.
- Add the tahini and blend again.
- With the blender running, add the ice-cold water a little at a time until very smooth and creamy.
- Add the seed oil and blend 1 more minute.
- Spread in a plate, make a swirl, pour over the olive oil and garnish with chickpeas and paprika.
👨🍳 Chef’s tips
- Ice-cold water makes hummus lighter and creamier.
- Baking soda trick: Add a little baking soda while cooking to help soften the chickpeas and loosen their skins.
- Garlic tip: Let the garlic sit in lemon juice for 5 minutes before blending to mellow its sharpness
Nutrition per portion estimate · 1 of 4
382kcal
15 gprotein
46 gcarbs
18 gfat
Allergens
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